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Sosola, Mexico

Full City Profile

582 Population 2/sq mi density
6,841 ft Elevation 2,085 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Sosola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,841 ft (2,085 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.4004°N, 97.1182°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

537 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 145 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 115 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 140 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 121 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 150 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 33 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 133 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 176 km
2024 John Category 3 209 km
2023 Otis Category 5 296 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 184 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 294 km
2017 Max Category 1 205 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 130 km
2010 Karl Category 3 170 km
2005 Stan Category 1 270 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 164 km
1997 Rick Category 2 167 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 182 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Sosola has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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