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Weather & Climate in La Ciénega, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ciénega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,826 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,826 ft (1,471 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8135°N, 99.8720°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 118 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 113 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 80 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 80 km | 53 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 120 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 67 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 121 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 32 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 80 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 98 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 137 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Mar 31, 1993 | 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 30 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 67 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 106 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 100 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 58 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 47 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 265 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 218 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 92 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 268 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 153 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 92 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 149 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 74 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 79 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 118 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 144 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 161 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
La Ciénega has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").