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Weather & Climate in Joya de Luna, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Joya de Luna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1,271 m) |
| Area | 611.5 sq mi (1,583.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4349°N, 100.4222°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 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 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 145 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 217 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Joya de Luna has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").