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Weather & Climate in La Esmeralda, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esmeralda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 381 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Area | 447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1654°N, 94.7878°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,907 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 145 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 48 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 104 km | 83 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 124 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 91 km | 87 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 46 km | 101 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 84 km | 63 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 79 km | 123 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 31 km | 120 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 75 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 78 km | 127 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 132 km | 110 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 96 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 68 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 72 km | 97 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 52 km | 95 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 27 km | 111 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 222 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 143 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 280 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 160 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 191 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 162 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 16.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in |
La Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.1") and April the driest (1.9").