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Weather & Climate in La Aurora, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Aurora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,024 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3944°N, 91.9383°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 116 km | 261 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 241 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 215 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 60 km | 124 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 150 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico | M4.4 | 80 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 77 km | 96 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 77 km | 25 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Justo Sierra, Mexico | M4.3 | 91 km | 46 km |
| Jun 2, 1998 | 5 km SSW of Unión Buena Vista, Mexico | M4.3 | 143 km | 120 km |
| Apr 1, 2005 | 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico | M4.3 | 97 km | 241 km |
| Dec 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico | M4.3 | 94 km | 194 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 12.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
La Aurora has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (3.4").