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Valle Luz, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,509 Population 2/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Valle Luz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.1307°N, 100.3398°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,982 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 106 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 89 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, 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 M6.5 110 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 109 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 20 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 129 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 24 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 125 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 93 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 113 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 104 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 36 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 120 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 159 km
2024 John Category 3 109 km
2023 Otis Category 5 48 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2021 Rick Category 2 175 km
2017 Max Category 1 193 km
2015 Marty Category 1 260 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 196 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 254 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 242 km
2009 Andres Category 1 295 km
2006 John Category 4 276 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 143 km
1996 Alma Category 2 218 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 249 km
1996 Boris Category 1 136 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 255 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 197 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 130 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 131 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 105 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 130 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 141 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 106 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 137 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 139 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 101 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 125 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in
May 88°F (31°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 9.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in

Valle Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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