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Weather & Climate in La Libertad, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Libertad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,092 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,092 ft (1,552 m) |
| Area | 402.9 sq mi (1,043.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7457°N, 98.7393°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
856 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 93 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 126 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 122 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 77 km | 80 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 67 km | 52 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 108 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 51 km | 62 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 62 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 40 km | 52 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 8 km E of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico | M5.4 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Jan 13, 1990 | 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 93 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 111 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 157 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 118 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 254 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 132 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 242 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 120 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 98 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | — | 110 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 141 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 116 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 144 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 110 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 139 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 109 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 101 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 143 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 154 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
La Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").