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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. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,507 ft (2,593 m) |
| Area | 3,051.9 sq mi (7,904.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| 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").