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Weather & Climate in La Laja, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Laja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,040 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 1,151.1 sq mi (2,981.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0996°N, 100.4824°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 130 km | 25 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 135 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 95 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 100 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 9 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 114 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 29 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 110 km | 29 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 96 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 90 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 94 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 102 km | 70 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 43 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 116 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 168 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 115 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 48 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 160 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 191 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 190 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 242 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 236 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 263 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 203 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 234 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 121 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 133 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 90 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 137 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 145 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 94 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 144 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 136 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 147 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
La Laja has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.1").