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La Fortaleza, Mexico

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752 Population 1/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
La Fortaleza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area937.3 sq mi (2,427.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.9679°N, 98.7974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 21, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 74 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 96 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 64 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 38 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 90 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 95 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 108 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 120 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 129 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 79 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 199 km
2017 Katia Category 2 233 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 273 km
2010 Alex Category 2 204 km
2007 Dean Category 2 225 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 240 km
2000 Keith Category 1 116 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 121 km
1993 Gert Category 2 109 km
1990 Diana Category 2 187 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 267 km
1988 Debby Category 1 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 85°F (29°C) 3.4 in
June 86°F (30°C) 6.3 in Warmest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in

La Fortaleza has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.8").

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