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Weather & Climate in La Cristalina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cristalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 5,721.6 sq mi (14,818.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.7292°N, 91.0556°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2007 | Gulf of America | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.7 | 142 km | 15 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 72 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 91 km NNW of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.2 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2001 | 85 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jul 23, 2014 | 83 km N of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jul 11, 1997 | 82 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1997 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2011 | 90 km N of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 1997 | Bay of Campeche | M3.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 217 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 154 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 232 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 2 | 86 mph | 87 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
La Cristalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.8").