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Weather & Climate in La Atalaya, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Atalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3998°N, 96.3059°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 119 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 106 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 48 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 100 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 63 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 127 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 98 km | 110 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 112 km | 110 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 112 km | 100 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 122 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 71 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 64 km | 77 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 64 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 54 km | 106 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 88 km | 8 km |
| Aug 2, 2019 | 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico | M4.7 | 104 km | 60 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 121 km | 70 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 246 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 271 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 76 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 234 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 150 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 280 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 118 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 123 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 131 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 149 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 150 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in |
La Atalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.8").