La Orilla, Mexico

Full City Profile

20,126 Population 66/sq mi density

75 ft Elevation 23 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

La Orilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)

Annual Average	81.1°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days	250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	75 ft (23 m)
Area	303.0 sq mi (784.7 km²)
Population Density	66/sq mi
Coordinates	17.9958°N, 102.2269°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.86"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,040 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 19, 2022	35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M7.6	92 km
Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	149 km
Jan 11, 1997	46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M7.2	61 km
Sep 22, 2022	55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico	M6.8	83 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	141 km
May 22, 1997	5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico	M6.5	101 km
Apr 11, 2012	41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	55 km
Dec 10, 1994	22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico	M6.5	91 km
Aug 9, 2000	24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico	M6.5	35 km
Jun 21, 1999	20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico	M6.3	81 km
Jan 12, 2025	18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico	M6.2	133 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	113 km
Apr 22, 2013	7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico	M6.0	11 km
Apr 20, 1998	17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico	M6.0	123 km
Dec 29, 1999	19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico	M5.9	88 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	134 km
May 1, 2012	19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico	M5.7	124 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	116 km
Apr 23, 1996	30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.6	121 km
Jul 11, 1998	18 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.5	115 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Flossie	Category 1	251 km
2024	John	Category 1	92 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	207 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	75 km
2022	Blas	Category 1	290 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	18 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	188 km
2017	Max	Category 1	263 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	155 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	136 km
2014	Polo	Category 1	291 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	178 km
2013	Erick	Category 1	167 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	200 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	123 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	128 km
2006	John	Category 4	132 km
2003	Olaf	Category 1	268 km
1997	Pauline	Category 1	290 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	18 km

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

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	9,500	39 km
1979	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	5	103 km
1985	MEXICO	Earthquake	1.2 m	—	65 km
1973	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.1 m	56	98 km
2022	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	2	92 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	149 km
2013	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	11 km
1981	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	3	18 km
1941	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	84	111 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in
March	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in
April	80°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	81°F (27°C)	0.6 in
June	83°F (28°C)	6.9 in
July	84°F (29°C)	9.6 in	Warmest
August	83°F (29°C)	10.2 in
September	83°F (28°C)	13.9 in	Wettest
October	83°F (28°C)	5.4 in
November	81°F (27°C)	0.9 in
December	80°F (27°C)	0.5 in

La Orilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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