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Weather & Climate in La Cantera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cantera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,844 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,844 ft (2,086 m) |
| Area | 297.3 sq mi (770.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9220°N, 101.0689°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 66 km | 67 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 129 km | 29 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico | M3.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 2, 1992 | 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico | M3.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 139 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
La Cantera has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (0.3").