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Weather & Climate in La Cruz y Carrizal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz y Carrizal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,408 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,408 ft (2,258 m) |
| Area | 177.8 sq mi (460.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8302°N, 99.4217°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 76 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 107 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 88 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 89 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 99 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
La Cruz y Carrizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").