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San Carlos, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,861 Population 14/sq mi density
7,904 ft Elevation 2,409 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San Carlos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,904 ft (2,409 m)
Area134.6 sq mi (348.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.4388°N, 97.6904°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.3"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 17, 2019.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 130 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 120 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 132 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 40 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 133 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 140 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 109 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 116 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 135 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 57 km
Apr 27, 2004 6 km SE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 105 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 118 km
2017 Katia Category 2 143 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 130 km
2010 Karl Category 3 111 km
2007 Dean Category 2 125 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 133 km
2000 Keith Category 1 256 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 240 km
1993 Gert Category 2 195 km
1990 Diana Category 2 165 km
1988 Debby Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Serdan-Oriental (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 30 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 37 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 48 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 55 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 57 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 63 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 102 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 104 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 107 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 108 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
December 51°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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