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Tolcayuca, Mexico

Full City Profile

6,836 Population 91/sq mi density
7,835 ft Elevation 2,388 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Tolcayuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,835 ft (2,388 m)
Area75.1 sq mi (194.4 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates19.9581°N, 98.9194°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

154 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 133 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 100 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 107 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 39 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 56 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 92 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 37 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 121 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 44 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 290 km
2021 Grace Category 3 141 km
2017 Katia Category 2 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 242 km
2010 Karl Category 3 252 km
2007 Dean Category 2 179 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 199 km
2000 Keith Category 1 286 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 222 km
1993 Gert Category 2 142 km
1990 Diana Category 2 190 km
1988 Debby Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 76 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 91 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 100 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 109 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 129 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 153 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 157 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 170 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 192 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 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Tolcayuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.2").

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