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Weather & Climate in Dolores la Joya (La Joya), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dolores la Joya (La Joya) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,839 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,839 ft (2,694 m) |
| Area | 134.8 sq mi (349.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8137°N, 99.8322°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
130 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 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 5 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 | 109 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 15 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 68 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 73 km | 19 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 39 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 87 km | 98 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 145 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 100 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 112 km | 8 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 109 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 37 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 235 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 281 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 79 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 110 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°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 | 55°F (13°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 |
Dolores la Joya (La Joya) has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 47°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").