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Weather & Climate in General Martín López, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Martín López enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,355 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,355 ft (1,937 m) |
| Area | 1,882.2 sq mi (4,875.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4599°N, 104.7504°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico | M3.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 162 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 179 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 177 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 179 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 235 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
General Martín López has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 51°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.1").