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San Rafael del Carrizal, Mexico

Full City Profile

771 Population 12/sq mi density
6,037 ft Elevation 1,840 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San Rafael del Carrizal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,037 ft (1,840 m)
Area66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates20.0625°N, 101.0911°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 143 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 148 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 93 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 28 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 99 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 150 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 143 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Feb 27, 2002 21 km ESE of Poturo, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Dec 18, 2001 5 km NNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 140 km
Jul 16, 2000 12 km WNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 147 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 276 km
2021 Rick Category 2 206 km
1996 Alma Category 2 267 km
1996 Boris Category 1 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 73 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 115 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in Wettest
August 65°F (19°C) 6.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

San Rafael del Carrizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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