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Weather & Climate in La Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 816.3 sq mi (2,114.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.9213°N, 106.8925°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 94 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Dec 5, 2000 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 116 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 142 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 30, 2000 | 122 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 1991 | 64 km SSW of Altata, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 105 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 136 km | 36 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 1994 | 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2002 | 112 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 1999 | 117 km SW of Empaque Tarriba, Mexico | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1991 | 86 km SSW of Las Aguamitas, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 15, 2001 | 107 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
26 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 | 237 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 31 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 175 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 32 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 273 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 81 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 175 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 98 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in |
La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 68°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.9") and May the driest (0.0").