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Lagunillas, Mexico

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522 Population 1/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lagunillas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area407.5 sq mi (1,055.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.3472°N, 98.2222°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,638 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 M7.5 142 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 16 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 63 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 26 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 44 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 2 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 70 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 47 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 40 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 148 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 43 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 45 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 11 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 72 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 42 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 40 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 20 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 10 km
2024 John Category 3 64 km
2023 Otis Category 5 160 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 168 km
2017 Max Category 1 82 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 217 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 38 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 152 km
2006 John Category 3 249 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 295 km
1998 Lester Category 2 220 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 10 km
1997 Rick Category 2 72 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 277 km
1996 Boris Category 1 217 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 256 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 94 km
1984 Odile Category 2 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 34 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 116 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 95 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 63 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 15 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 16 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 132 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 44 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 131 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
November 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Lagunillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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