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San José Piedra Gorda, Mexico

Full City Profile

766 Population 8/sq mi density
7,238 ft Elevation 2,206 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
San José Piedra Gorda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,238 ft (2,206 m)
Area97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.8047°N, 99.3601°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 145 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 134 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 32 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 116 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 123 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 117 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 68 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 62 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 117 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 127 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 122 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 282 km
2023 Otis Category 4 254 km
2021 Grace Category 3 190 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 289 km
2017 Katia Category 1 252 km
2010 Karl Category 1 287 km
2007 Dean Category 2 229 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 248 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 264 km
1993 Gert Category 2 182 km
1990 Diana Category 2 238 km
1988 Debby Category 1 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 84 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 88 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 89 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 103 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 104 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San José Piedra Gorda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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