Las Cruces, Mexico

Full City Profile

791 Population 12/sq mi density

6,975 ft Elevation 2,126 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Las Cruces enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.2°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,975 ft (2,126 m)
Area	66.8 sq mi (173.0 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	20.0995°N, 100.9768°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.9"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.01"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

May 26, 2014	20 km E of Poturo, Mexico	M4.5	147 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	91 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	93 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	144 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	19 km
Feb 20, 2005	5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico	M4.1	132 km
Dec 18, 2001	7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico	M4.1	146 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	71 km
May 5, 1997	23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico	M4.1	143 km
Nov 19, 2000	6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico	M4.0	134 km
Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	92 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	95 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	94 km
Oct 7, 1999	4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico	M3.8	38 km
Jul 5, 2002	5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico	M3.8	141 km
Nov 15, 2000	9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico	M3.8	112 km
Jan 17, 2008	4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico	M3.7	150 km
May 28, 2008	2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico	M3.7	95 km
Jan 9, 2001	2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico	M3.7	106 km
Feb 6, 2008	1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico	M3.7	96 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Otis	Category 2	276 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	217 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	277 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	202 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	300 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (85 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	109 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	169 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in
February	59°F (15°C)	0.3 in
March	63°F (17°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
May	69°F (21°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
July	68°F (20°C)	7.0 in	Wettest
August	64°F (18°C)	6.8 in
September	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in
November	60°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Las Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and March the driest (0.2").

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