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Weather & Climate in La Esperanza, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,381 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,381 ft (1,945 m) |
| Area | 145.1 sq mi (375.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2153°N, 100.7331°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 98 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 28 km | 15 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 106 km | 67 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 51 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico | M3.8 | 140 km | 58 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 139 km | 98 km |
| May 28, 2008 | 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico | M3.7 | 91 km | 6 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico | M3.7 | 100 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico | M3.5 | 142 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico | M3.4 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico | M3.4 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico | M3.3 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 2, 1998 | 2 km E of Santa Ana Ahuehuepan, Mexico | M3.3 | 148 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 104 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 114 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (0.2").