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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 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,101 ft (1,250 m) |
| Area | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.8092°N, 99.2311°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 83 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 132 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 55 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 146 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 73 km | 52 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 112 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 115 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 130 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 59 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 148 km | 51 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 88 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 125 km | 54 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 126 km | 56 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Dec 14, 1999 | 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico | M4.8 | 106 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 76 km | 93 km |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 3 | 127 mph | 190 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 178 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 207 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 32 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 65 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 68 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 126 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 59°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.1").