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Weather & Climate in La Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,634 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,634 ft (2,022 m) |
| Area | 70.5 sq mi (182.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1760°N, 99.2416°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 37 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 19 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 1 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 142 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 297 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 165 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 122 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 131 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 144 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 55°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.3").