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Villa Alta, Mexico

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5,974 Population 3,711/sq mi density
7,382 ft Elevation 2,250 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Villa Alta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,382 ft (2,250 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density3,711/sq mi
Coordinates19.2926°N, 98.4011°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 83 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 112 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 131 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 141 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 114 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 123 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 134 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 136 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 136 km
Jul 3, 2000 9 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 135 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 39 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 34 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 29 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 12, 2004 5 km SSE of Tulcingo de Valle, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 42 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 262 km
2024 John Category 3 266 km
2023 Otis Category 5 267 km
2021 Grace Category 3 153 km
2017 Katia Category 2 199 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 204 km
2017 Max Category 1 293 km
2010 Karl Category 3 174 km
2007 Dean Category 2 177 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 290 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 2 201 km
1990 Diana Category 2 207 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 274 km
1988 Debby Category 1 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iztaccihuatl (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 28 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 31 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 38 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 80 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 98 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 109 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 120 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 121 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 122 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 133 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 144 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 178 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
August 62°F (16°C) 5.9 in Wettest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in

Villa Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 52°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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