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Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,389 Population 33/sq mi density
8,271 ft Elevation 2,521 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Lázaro Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,271 ft (2,521 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates19.5375°N, 97.9822°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.0"
50% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.51"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 122 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 140 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 134 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 62 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 143 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 85 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 88 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 89 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 138 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 139 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 31 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 76 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 111 km
2017 Katia Category 2 150 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 154 km
2010 Karl Category 3 143 km
2007 Dean Category 2 129 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 141 km
2000 Keith Category 1 261 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 231 km
1993 Gert Category 2 177 km
1990 Diana Category 2 163 km
1988 Debby Category 1 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 58 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 61 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 80 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 80 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 80 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 86 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 87 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 88 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 94 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 130 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 131 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
February 51°F (11°C) 0.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 51°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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