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Tunguitiro, Mexico

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611 Population 6/sq mi density
6,726 ft Elevation 2,050 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Tunguitiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,726 ft (2,050 m)
Area109.9 sq mi (284.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates19.7862°N, 101.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 123 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 145 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 126 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 103 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 127 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 150 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 101 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 141 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 114 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 116 km
Sep 21, 1995 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Sep 8, 2010 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Nov 28, 1995 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 299 km
2023 Otis Category 4 270 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 268 km
2021 Rick Category 2 151 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Boris Category 1 136 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 262 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 279 km
1984 Odile Category 1 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 16 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.7 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tunguitiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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