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Weather & Climate in La Candelaria, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,041 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,041 ft (927 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2183°N, 95.9331°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,323 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 60 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 109 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 120 km | 123 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 137 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 76 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 92 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 37 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 123 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 115 km | 127 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 25 km | 68 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 96 km | 111 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 85 km | 95 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 2002 | 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico | M5.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 146 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 2 km N of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 63 km |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 0 km NE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 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 | 254 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 155 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 244 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 188 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 208 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 189 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 198 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 148 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 103 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 18.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 16.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 16.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 3.3 in |
La Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (1.9").