Sign In Register

La Tapona, Mexico

Full City Profile

528 Population 60/sq mi density
3,675 ft Elevation 1,120 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
La Tapona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,675 ft (1,120 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates21.9947°N, 100.1778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.5"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.39"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 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 M5.0 122 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 114 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 74 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 78 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 112 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 93 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 140 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 112 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 97 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 70 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 140 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 93 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 138 km
Apr 8, 1998 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M3.3 100 km
Feb 17, 1993 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico M3.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 240 km
2000 Keith Category 1 244 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 260 km
1993 Gert Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

La Tapona has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →