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San José Independencia, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,053 Population 14/sq mi density
3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San José Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates18.7558°N, 96.9450°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 66 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 120 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 108 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 128 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 115 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 105 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 107 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 103 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 120 km
Mar 10, 2019 16 km NNW of San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Aug 29, 2002 Oaxaca, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 206 km
2017 Katia Category 2 206 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 143 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 271 km
2010 Karl Category 3 22 km
2007 Dean Category 2 194 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 194 km
2005 Stan Category 1 216 km
2000 Keith Category 1 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 299 km
1993 Gert Category 2 278 km
1990 Diana Category 2 239 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 300 km
1988 Debby Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 46 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 56 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 71 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 80 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 85 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 104 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 116 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 179 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 185 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 12.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 12.5 in
August 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 13.1 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in

San José Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.1") and March the driest (1.8").

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