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Weather & Climate in La Marquesa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Marquesa 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 9,957 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 | 9,957 ft (3,035 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 545/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2987°N, 99.3700°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
221 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 111 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 121 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 61 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Feb 23, 2001 | 8 km SSW of Cuetzala del Progreso, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 64 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 38 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 52 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 203 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 220 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 35 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 46 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 93 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
La Marquesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (0.4").