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Weather & Climate in La Ibérica (La Gotera), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,519 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Area | 131.9 sq mi (341.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.1647°N, 101.9161°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 148 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 63 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 127 km | 48 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 123 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 102 km | 69 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 103 km | 67 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 76 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 128 km | 31 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 98 km | 71 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 39 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 82 km | 82 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 236 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 75 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 60 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 240 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 180 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 126 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 137 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 122 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 78 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 177 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in |
La Ibérica (La Gotera) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").