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La Joya, Mexico

Full City Profile

13,158 Population 213/sq mi density
3,314 ft Elevation 1,010 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
La Joya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,314 ft (1,010 m)
Area61.9 sq mi (160.3 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates18.6667°N, 99.4667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.78"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 104 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 103 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 65 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 63 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 109 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 123 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 148 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 119 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 42 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 97 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 98 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 119 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 126 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 175 km
2024 John Category 3 156 km
2023 Otis Category 5 139 km
2021 Grace Category 3 275 km
2021 Rick Category 2 281 km
2017 Max Category 1 227 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 284 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 293 km
2010 Karl Category 1 282 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 187 km
1996 Boris Category 1 245 km
1993 Gert Category 2 297 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 203 km
1984 Odile Category 2 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 58 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 58 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 104 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 108 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.6 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

La Joya has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 60°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and December the driest (0.1").

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