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Weather & Climate in La Concepción, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Concepción experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,648 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,648 ft (2,331 m) |
| Area | 97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6961°N, 99.3003°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 80 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 111 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 114 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 190 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 277 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 71 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 105 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 194 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").