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Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

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2,215 Population 1/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 89°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average89°F (32°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area1,835.6 sq mi (4,754.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates26.0495°N, 108.7978°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 17, 2025.

Aug 28, 1995 95 km SW of Etchoropo, Mexico M6.6 149 km
Mar 16, 1990 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M6.1 130 km
Jul 26, 2011 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M6.0 128 km
Jul 3, 2009 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M6.0 140 km
Oct 8, 2012 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Mar 19, 1996 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Mar 29, 2017 71 km WSW of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Mar 18, 1994 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Jan 13, 2013 76 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Dec 26, 1991 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 122 km
May 12, 1994 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.6 120 km
Mar 12, 2011 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 66 km W of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Apr 15, 2003 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Jan 13, 2013 79 km W of Las Grullas Margen Derecha, Mexico M5.4 136 km
Mar 12, 2011 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 125 km
Jul 28, 1997 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.4 115 km
Mar 28, 2007 43 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 104 km
Jun 11, 1998 84 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Jul 3, 2009 55 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico M5.3 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lorena (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Lorena Category 1 260 km
2016 Newton Category 1 291 km
2014 Odile Category 3 290 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 160 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 79 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 168 km
2006 Lane Category 3 213 km
2006 John Category 2 265 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 239 km
2003 Marty Category 1 213 km
1998 Isis Category 1 108 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 89 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 58 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 220 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 281 km
1986 Paine Category 1 107 km
1986 Newton Category 1 110 km
1985 Waldo Category 1 274 km
1982 Paul Category 2 44 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.4 in
July 89°F (32°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 5.7 in Wettest
September 85°F (30°C) 4.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in

Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 63°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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