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La Peña, Mexico

Full City Profile

699 Population 1/sq mi density
5,978 ft Elevation 1,822 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
La Peña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,978 ft (1,822 m)
Area1,250.4 sq mi (3,238.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates23.5582°N, 99.6882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 68 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 76 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 119 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 128 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 121 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 33 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 85 km
2005 Emily Category 3 189 km
2003 Erika Category 1 279 km
2000 Keith Category 1 212 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 299 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in

La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").

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