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Puebla, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,692,181 Population 8,027/sq mi density
7,106 ft Elevation 2,166 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Puebla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,106 ft (2,166 m)
Area210.8 sq mi (546.0 km²)
Population Density8,027/sq mi
Coordinates19.0478°N, 98.2072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.61"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 63 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 110 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 145 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 117 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 82 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 101 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 90 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 112 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 109 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 128 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 115 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 129 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 128 km
Oct 22, 2012 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico M4.3 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 246 km
2024 John Category 3 257 km
2023 Otis Category 5 267 km
2021 Grace Category 3 170 km
2017 Katia Category 2 208 km
2017 Max Category 1 271 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 199 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 285 km
2010 Karl Category 3 149 km
2007 Dean Category 2 187 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 199 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 274 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 289 km
1993 Gert Category 2 228 km
1990 Diana Category 2 223 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 253 km
1988 Debby Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 44 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 48 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 59 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 81 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 97 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 99 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 99 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 105 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 106 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 122 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 163 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
May 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.6 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 5.8 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
November 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Puebla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.6") and December the driest (0.2").

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