Weather & Climate in La Ciudad, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ciudad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,507 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,507 ft (2,593 m) |
| Coordinates | 23.7328°N, 105.6912°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 122 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 102 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 103 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 84 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 161 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 184 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 205 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 112 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 82 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in |
La Ciudad has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 52°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and April the driest (0.2").