San Marcos de la Loma, Mexico

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3,401 Population 18/sq mi density

8,927 ft Elevation 2,721 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

San Marcos de la Loma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,927 ft (2,721 m)
Area	185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²)
Population Density	18/sq mi
Coordinates	19.5011°N, 99.9604°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	136 km
Jul 21, 2003	14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M5.2	150 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	149 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	148 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	129 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	137 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	143 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	148 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	100 km
May 7, 2024	11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	75 km
May 22, 2013	2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico	M4.4	140 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	129 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	128 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	149 km
May 13, 2003	1 km W of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico	M4.2	149 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	40 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	107 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	134 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 2	276 km
2024	John	Category 2	245 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	203 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	261 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	266 km
2007	Dean	Category 1	299 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	280 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	250 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	248 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (32 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	32 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	49 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	99 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	134 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	143 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	150 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	191 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
February	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	54°F (12°C)	0.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	0.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.6 in
June	58°F (15°C)	5.9 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.5 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	6.7 in
September	56°F (14°C)	5.6 in
October	55°F (13°C)	2.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.5 in	Coldest

San Marcos de la Loma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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