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Weather & Climate in La Luz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Luz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7,756 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,756 ft (2,364 m) |
| Area | 97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6997°N, 99.2834°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 80 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 76 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 113 km | 0 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 272 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 275 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 71 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 83 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 107 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 192 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
La Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.6") and December the driest (0.3").