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La Cruz, Mexico

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15,657 Population 19/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
La Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates23.9213°N, 106.8925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.87"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 24, 2025.

Jun 27, 1991 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 127 km
Jan 12, 1997 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Dec 5, 2000 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Sep 2, 1994 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Aug 10, 1998 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Dec 30, 2000 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Jun 26, 1991 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico M4.3 139 km
Jul 27, 1994 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Mar 16, 2009 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Mar 10, 2002 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jan 13, 1999 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Jul 15, 1991 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jul 17, 2009 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Feb 15, 2001 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

26 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Roslyn (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 237 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 139 km
2021 Olaf Category 2 273 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 31 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 244 km
2018 Willa Category 3 175 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 134 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 291 km
2006 Lane Category 3 32 km
2006 John Category 3 243 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 216 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 273 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 259 km
1998 Isis Category 1 235 km
1995 Henriette Category 2 273 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 210 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 175 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 81 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 175 km
1986 Paine Category 2 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in
July 85°F (30°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 7.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in
October 83°F (28°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and May the driest (0.0").

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