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Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

Tamaulipas · Mexico

Lázaro Cárdenas is a small town in Tamaulipas, Mexico with a population of 1,075. Elevation: 3,635 ft (1,108 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,075 Population 1/sq mi density
3,635 ft Elevation 1,108 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
America / Monterrey Timezone

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About Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cárdenas is on Line 9 of the Mexico City Metro System between Metro Centro Médico and Metro Chabacano at the intersection of Eje Central and Eje 3 Sur. It links to the Eje Central Trolebus line.

People

Population1,075
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Population1,075
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Coordinates22.9708°, -100.0534°
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTamaulipas
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (364 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lázaro Cárdenas

Lázaro Cárdenas is a small town in Mexico (Tamaulipas) with a population of 1,075. The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet (1,108 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is America/Monterrey.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Lázaro Cárdenas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Area1,249.3 sq mi (3,235.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.9708°N, 100.0534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 15 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 11 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 130 km
Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 143 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 150 km
2005 Emily Category 3 264 km
2000 Keith Category 1 225 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 286 km
1993 Gert Category 2 276 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in
September 74°F (24°C) 2.3 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near Lázaro Cárdenas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(DELETE)Cedros MineSmall Airport
Ciudad Tula AirportSmall Airport
Engineer Manuel Moreno Torres National AirportSmall Airport
Sigma AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Monterrey

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lázaro Cárdenas

What is the population of Lázaro Cárdenas?

Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of 1,075 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,249.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lázaro Cárdenas?

Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.

How is the job market in Lázaro Cárdenas?

The job market in Lázaro Cárdenas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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