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Weather & Climate in La Estación, Mexico

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

La Estación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.7673°N, 99.6672°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,923 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 114 km 23 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 130 km 25 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 101 km 21 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 126 km 17 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 22 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 136 km 21 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 123 km 23 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 82 km 34 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 134 km 20 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 122 km 20 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 114 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 150 km 9 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 132 km 23 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 47 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 131 km 57 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 38 km 35 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 89 km 10 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 112 km 24 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 122 km 28 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 142 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 54 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 42 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 16 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 81 mph 227 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 109 mph 295 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 109 mph 300 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 195 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 30 km
2015 Marty Category 1 81 mph 261 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 109 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 127 mph 233 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 191 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 138 mph 118 km
2006 John Category 4 132 mph 201 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 144 mph 278 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 98 mph 259 km
1998 Lester Category 2 104 mph 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 26 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 150 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 98 mph 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 49 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 128 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 50 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 25 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 44 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 67 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 49 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 26 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 114 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 51 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 42 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 130 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 150 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 25 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 103 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 25 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 10.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

La Estación has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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