La Ciénega, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,673 Population 2/sq mi density

6,772 ft Elevation 2,064 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

La Ciénega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	61.9°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,772 ft (2,064 m)
Area	998.3 sq mi (2,585.5 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	21.3005°N, 100.4803°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007	San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico	M4.3	116 km
Jun 25, 2011	6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico	M4.2	106 km
Jul 25, 2002	13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico	M4.1	137 km
Jun 25, 2011	6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico	M4.1	121 km
Mar 11, 1998	12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico	M4.1	118 km
Jan 16, 2007	1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico	M4.1	99 km
May 22, 2001	13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico	M4.1	134 km
Jan 25, 2008	12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico	M4.0	113 km
Oct 11, 1990	8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico	M4.0	83 km
Mar 26, 2011	15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico	M4.0	132 km
Jun 27, 2011	17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico	M4.0	132 km
Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	140 km
Mar 11, 1998	12 km E of Concá, Mexico	M3.7	101 km
Jan 29, 1998	3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico	M3.7	111 km
Apr 8, 1998	9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico	M3.7	131 km
May 26, 2000	17 km W of Jacala, Mexico	M3.6	121 km
May 15, 2000	9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico	M3.5	133 km
Mar 24, 1999	15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico	M3.5	138 km
Jun 26, 2000	9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico	M3.4	122 km
Sep 19, 1999	5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico	M3.4	143 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Dolly (1996).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1996	Dolly	Category 1	290 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	227 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	65°F (19°C)	0.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
June	67°F (20°C)	3.2 in
July	65°F (18°C)	3.6 in	Wettest
August	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	2.9 in
October	61°F (16°C)	1.3 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in

La Ciénega has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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