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Weather & Climate in La Gloria, Mexico

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

La Gloria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area52.0 sq mi (134.7 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates19.4263°N, 96.4021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 147 km 109 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 107 km 16 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 53 km 8 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 110 km 10 km
Aug 26, 2016 Gulf of America M4.6 133 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 31 km 14 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 37 km 17 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 81 km 39 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 80 km 33 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 93 km 17 km
Feb 20, 2015 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico M4.3 117 km 23 km
Feb 19, 2010 28 km NE of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.3 89 km 30 km
Apr 13, 2020 23 km NNE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M4.2 93 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2015 20 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M4.2 101 km 23 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 58 km 22 km
Apr 19, 2001 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.1 57 km 16 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 87 km 97 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 45 km 23 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 16 km 17 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 13 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 131 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 150 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 67 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 86 mph 273 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 25 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 121 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 120 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 183 km
2000 Keith Category 1 86 mph 200 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 236 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 204 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 164 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 45 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 79 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 90 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 96 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 101 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 113 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 113 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

La Gloria has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (0.3").

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