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Weather & Climate in La Isla, Mexico

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

La Isla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area825.4 sq mi (2,137.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates18.6000°N, 96.1500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 138 km 70 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 115 km 107 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 147 km 123 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 52 km 109 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 125 km 73 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 146 km 127 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 90 km 110 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 73 km 16 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 117 km 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 125 km 100 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 141 km 122 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 99 km 33 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 89 km 77 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 70 km 106 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 62 km 8 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 101 km 60 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 146 km 70 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 141 km 10 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 106 km 78 km
Jun 3, 2011 14 km ENE of Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico M4.6 135 km 135 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 225 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 244 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 163 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 81 mph 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 72 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 217 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 212 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 132 km
2000 Keith Category 1 75 mph 289 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 290 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 247 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 100 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 133 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 135 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 145 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 158 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in

La Isla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and April the driest (0.6").

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