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Weather & Climate in La Garita, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Garita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,911 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,911 ft (1,192 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7754°N, 103.1221°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 144 km | 39 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 75 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 45 km | 95 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 150 km | 99 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 59 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 121 km | 58 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 12 km SSE of Aquila, Mexico | M4.9 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 33 km SSE of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 27 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 136 km | 107 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 21 km ESE of Aquila, Mexico | M4.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jul 15, 2009 | 26 km S of Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 46 km |
| Sep 2, 2015 | 7 km W of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 116 km | 76 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | 1 km W of Manzanillo, Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 157 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 156 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 227 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 268 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 189 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 114 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 139 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 145 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 85 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 145 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 148 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
La Garita has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.2").