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Weather & Climate in Colonia la Purísima, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia la Purísima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,402 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,402 ft (2,561 m) |
| Area | 185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5772°N, 99.6750°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 56 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 121 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 106 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 70 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 2 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 60 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 53 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 63 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 80 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Colonia la Purísima has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").