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Tarecuato, Mexico

Full City Profile

8,863 Population 68/sq mi density
6,483 ft Elevation 1,976 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Tarecuato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,483 ft (1,976 m)
Area131.2 sq mi (339.7 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates19.8437°N, 102.4652°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.5"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 106 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 111 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 123 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 99 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 132 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 121 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 144 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 148 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 106 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 134 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 107 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 132 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 100 km
Aug 20, 1993 22 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Dec 21, 1991 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 131 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 284 km
2023 Lidia Category 2 242 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 206 km
2021 Rick Category 2 139 km
2021 Nora Category 1 297 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 243 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 215 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 281 km
2011 Jova Category 2 266 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 220 km
2009 Andres Category 1 273 km
2006 John Category 4 297 km
1996 Alma Category 2 205 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 212 km
1996 Boris Category 1 130 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 195 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 190 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 262 km
1984 Odile Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 75 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 7.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tarecuato has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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