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Weather & Climate in La Cañada, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cañada 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 9,094 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 | 9,094 ft (2,772 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4864°N, 99.5989°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
193 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 118 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 15 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 0 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 267 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 244 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 277 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 281 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 45 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 67 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 69 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
La Cañada has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").