La Lobera, Mexico

Full City Profile

501 Population 17/sq mi density

5,794 ft Elevation 1,766 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

La Lobera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,794 ft (1,766 m)
Area	30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density	17/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9475°N, 96.8358°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	99 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	147 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	137 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	132 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	150 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	118 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	148 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	132 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	127 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	121 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	63 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	123 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	141 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	115 km
May 24, 2014	2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico	M5.7	147 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	117 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	94 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	106 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	76 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	163 km
2024	John	Category 3	221 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	125 km
2017	Max	Category 1	221 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	106 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	287 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	217 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	275 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	273 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	133 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	119 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	230 km

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

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2020	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	1.6 m	10	147 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	132 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	128 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	104 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	107 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	60°F (15°C)	0.3 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
June	63°F (17°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	5.0 in
August	62°F (16°C)	5.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	5.0 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
December	58°F (14°C)	0.6 in

La Lobera has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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