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Weather & Climate in La Cabecera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cabecera experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,635 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,635 ft (2,632 m) |
| Area | 212.3 sq mi (549.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3561°N, 99.7481°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 137 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 146 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 143 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 128 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 97 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 56 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 140 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 85 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 124 km | 61 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 143 km | 105 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 193 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 281 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 28 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 53 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 72 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
La Cabecera has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").