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Weather & Climate in La Esperanza, Mexico

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

La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,312 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,312 ft (400 m)
Area410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.1036°N, 93.9211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.10"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,652 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 56 km 159 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 46 km 166 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 93 km 83 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 128 km 87 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 84 km 113 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 134 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 99 km 87 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km 63 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 142 km 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 138 km 101 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 108 km 103 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 122 km 120 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 126 km 211 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 108 km 96 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 19 km 144 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 143 km 127 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 111 km 101 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 55 km 97 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 140 km 56 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 138 km 95 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 296 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 101 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 279 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 196 km
1997 Rick Category 1 75 mph 259 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 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (79 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.6 in
August 76°F (25°C) 9.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 69°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and April the driest (1.6").

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