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Weather & Climate in La Mesa (El Fresnito), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Mesa (El Fresnito) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,669 ft (1,728 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6222°N, 103.5166°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
311 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 113 km | 24 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2000 | 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2003 | 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2006 | 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 165 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 171 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 134 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 109 mph | 223 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 115 mph | 164 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 192 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 215 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 1 | 86 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 123 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 146 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 73 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 96 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 100 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 42 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 138 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 113 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 16 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 187 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in |
La Mesa (El Fresnito) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 52°F in January to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.3").