Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,375. Elevation: 761 ft (232 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,375 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7282°, -94.8598° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.9 inches (1,445 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lázaro Cárdenas
Lázaro Cárdenas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,375. The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet (232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7282°N, 94.8598°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 133 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in |
Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (0.8").
Museums in Lázaro Cárdenas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Farmers Markets in Lázaro Cárdenas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 12 de Octubre de 1967 | |||||
| Mercado Benito Juárez | |||||
| Mercado José Murat |
Breweries in Lázaro Cárdenas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL CENTENARIO |
Stadiums & Teams in Lázaro Cárdenas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lázaro Cárdenas
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lázaro Cárdenas?
Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 1,375 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lázaro Cárdenas?
Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 56.9 inches.
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