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Weather & Climate in La Huanica, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Huanica 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 9,222 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 | 9,222 ft (2,811 m) |
| Area | 81.7 sq mi (211.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4596°N, 99.5008°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
199 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 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 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 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 122 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 76 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 38 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 0 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 263 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 213 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 48 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 57 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 79 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
La Huanica has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").