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Velasco, Mexico

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562 Population 17/sq mi density
7,999 ft Elevation 2,438 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Velasco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,999 ft (2,438 m)
Area34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates20.1763°N, 98.6408°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 139 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 120 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 67 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 126 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 138 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 128 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 120 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 51 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 120 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 62 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 43 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 140 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 133 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 33 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 105 km
2017 Katia Category 2 167 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 214 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2007 Dean Category 2 144 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 165 km
2000 Keith Category 1 248 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 186 km
1993 Gert Category 2 109 km
1990 Diana Category 2 152 km
1988 Debby Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 111 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 128 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 132 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 136 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 159 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 167 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 173 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 174 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 183 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 189 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
August 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest

Velasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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