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Weather & Climate in La Fortaleza, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Fortaleza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 937.3 sq mi (2,427.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9679°N, 98.7974°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 21 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 96 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 38 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 9 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 95 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 108 km | 35 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 120 km | 85 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 129 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 204 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 121 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 109 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 267 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 210 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in |
La Fortaleza has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.8").