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Tanque Colorado, Mexico

Full City Profile

720 Population 3/sq mi density
5,541 ft Elevation 1,689 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Tanque Colorado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,541 ft (1,689 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates23.5351°N, 100.7308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.4"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 79 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 82 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 43 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 189 km
2005 Emily Category 2 263 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

Tanque Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").

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