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Raíces, Mexico

Full City Profile

664 Population 4/sq mi density
11,473 ft Elevation 3,497 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Raíces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11,473 ft (3,497 m)
Area160.6 sq mi (415.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.1614°N, 99.8052°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

323 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 134 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 109 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 124 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 107 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 127 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 146 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 102 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 129 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 136 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 144 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 235 km
2024 John Category 3 207 km
2023 Otis Category 5 171 km
2021 Grace Category 3 266 km
2021 Rick Category 2 269 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 241 km
1996 Boris Category 1 245 km
1993 Gert Category 2 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 8 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 54 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 117 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 122 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 50°F (10°C) 0.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 8.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 9.3 in Warmest
August 53°F (11°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 53°F (11°C) 8.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Raíces has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 47°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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