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Weather & Climate in Colonia la Virgen, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia la Virgen 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 8,904 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 | 8,904 ft (2,714 m) |
| Area | 119.2 sq mi (308.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3036°N, 99.7261°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 127 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 51 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 120 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 143 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 98 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 82 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 85 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 56 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 133 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 249 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 250 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 22 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 56 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 67 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Colonia la Virgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").