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Weather & Climate in La Lagunilla, Mexico

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

La Lagunilla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,114 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,114 ft (2,473 m)
Area119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates20.0679°N, 98.4780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 119 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 135 km 0 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 127 km 1 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 114 km 0 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 83 km 5 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 117 km 1 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 138 km 5 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 107 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 82 km 5 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 114 km 1 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 101 km 5 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 109 km 1 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 72 km 2 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 34 km 5 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 127 km 15 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 108 km 1 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 122 km 3 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 129 km 0 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 135 km 16 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 109 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 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 94 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 155 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 196 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 219 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 132 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 152 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 246 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 189 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 116 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 146 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 88 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 100 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 116 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 117 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 129 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 138 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 153 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 153 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 163 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 171 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 171 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 186 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest

La Lagunilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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