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Weather & Climate in La Hiedra, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Hiedra experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,445 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,445 ft (2,574 m) |
| Area | 75.8 sq mi (196.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4815°N, 99.3321°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
188 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 136 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 143 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 51 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 96 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 223 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 49 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 61 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
La Hiedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").