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Weather & Climate in La Curva, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Curva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area1,103.1 sq mi (2,857.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.8682°N, 92.4884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.7"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.76"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 149 km 261 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 127 km 200 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 134 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 111 km 223 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 132 km 5 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 112 km 21 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 110 km 124 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 57 km 14 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 38 km 25 km
Jun 29, 2007 26 km W of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.4 139 km 56 km
Jun 9, 2007 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico M4.4 112 km 12 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 56 km 96 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 102 km 33 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 76 km 103 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 116 km 241 km
Nov 19, 2012 13 km W of Nuevo Volcán Chichonal, Mexico M4.3 80 km 10 km
Jun 22, 2006 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico M4.3 116 km 57 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 17 km 124 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 20 km 194 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 113 km 20 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 239 km
2011 Nate Category 1 75 mph 205 km
2010 Karl Category 3 109 mph 211 km
2007 Dean Category 1 86 mph 206 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 225 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 86 mph 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 85°F (30°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 7.2 in
August 83°F (29°C) 10.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 14.8 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in

La Curva has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and April the driest (2.3").

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