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Vista Hermosa, Mexico

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3,490 Population 904/sq mi density
3,911 ft Elevation 1,192 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Vista Hermosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,911 ft (1,192 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density904/sq mi
Coordinates19.6935°N, 103.3402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 115 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 144 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 130 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 133 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 133 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 109 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 133 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 71 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 33 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 136 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 120 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 275 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 173 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 149 km
2021 Rick Category 2 164 km
2021 Nora Category 1 205 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 266 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 157 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 142 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 206 km
2013 Erick Category 1 233 km
2012 Bud Category 3 243 km
2011 Jova Category 3 179 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 149 km
2009 Andres Category 1 209 km
2006 John Category 4 233 km
2006 Lane Category 1 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 213 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 142 km
1996 Boris Category 1 163 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 91 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 120 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 61 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 140 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 75 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 144 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 130 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 36 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

Vista Hermosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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