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Weather & Climate in Escalerillas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Escalerillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,414 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 348 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,414 ft (1,955 m) |
| Area | 295.0 sq mi (764.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.1117°N, 101.0731°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Escalerillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 15.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").