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Tlatlaya, Mexico

Full City Profile

572 Population 2/sq mi density
5,991 ft Elevation 1,826 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Tlatlaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,991 ft (1,826 m)
Area241.3 sq mi (624.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.6177°N, 100.2078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 139 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 147 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 135 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 144 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 61 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 35 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 118 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 101 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 51 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Mar 27, 2009 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 117 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 91 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 194 km
2024 John Category 3 153 km
2023 Otis Category 5 103 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 205 km
2017 Max Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 252 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 188 km
1996 Alma Category 2 241 km
1996 Boris Category 1 177 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 293 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 300 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 230 km
1984 Odile Category 2 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 72 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 87 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 125 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 173 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 176 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 10.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 9.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Tlatlaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (0.1").

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