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Weather & Climate in La Blanca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5948°N, 94.6926°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,673 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 133 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 78 km | 166 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 49 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 121 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 80 km | 113 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 101 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 33 km | 63 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 31 km | 87 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 120 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 126 km | 54 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 48 km | 96 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 82 km | 144 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 121 km | 101 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 127 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 294 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 95 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 241 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 224 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 123 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
La Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (0.3").