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Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

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524 Population 171/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density171/sq mi
Coordinates17.9175°N, 90.8122°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 7, 2024.

Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 98 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 81 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 148 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 146 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 137 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 132 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 76 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 68 km
Aug 7, 2024 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 78 km
May 20, 2008 15 km ESE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 142 km
May 14, 1999 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Oct 9, 2009 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.2 100 km
May 16, 2010 22 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Aug 26, 2013 22 km NE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Mar 25, 2014 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.0 53 km
Jan 17, 2009 9 km E of Doctor Samuel León Brindis, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Apr 13, 1996 10 km E of Cintalapa, Mexico M3.9 121 km
Feb 22, 1991 12 km E of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M3.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 239 km
2020 Nana Category 1 294 km
2016 Earl Category 1 211 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 215 km
2011 Nate Category 1 240 km
2010 Richard Category 2 180 km
2007 Dean Category 3 146 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 294 km
2001 Iris Category 4 295 km
2000 Keith Category 1 298 km
1995 Roxanne Category 2 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.1 in Driest
May 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in

Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and April the driest (1.1").

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