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La Garita, Mexico
Full City Profile
1,060
Population
275/sq mi density
3,911 ft
Elevation
1,192 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
La Garita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7754°N, 103.1221°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 114 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 139 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 145 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 85 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 145 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
La Garita has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").