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Weather & Climate in Barrio de la Luz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio de la Luz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,150 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,150 ft (2,789 m) |
| Area | 212.4 sq mi (550.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7142°N, 99.7144°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 132 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 107 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 122 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 74 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 79 km | 19 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 144 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 297 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 213 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 66 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 68 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 93 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Barrio de la Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").