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Weather & Climate in La Línea, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Línea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 395.1 sq mi (1,023.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1308°N, 94.0356°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,675 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake | M8.2 | 124 km | 47 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 99 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 124 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 38 km | 83 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 119 km | 100 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 117 km | 85 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 119 km | 80 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 34 km | 87 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Offshore Chiapas, Mexico | M6.3 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 25 km | 113 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 4, 2000 | 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico | M6.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 6, 1995 | 119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico | M6.0 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 102 km | 63 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 57 km | 87 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 83 km | 54 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 33 km | 103 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 97 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 15 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 279 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 251 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 128 km |
| 2017 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.7 m | 98 | 124 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 14.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
La Línea has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and December the driest (0.0").