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Weather & Climate in La Parada, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Parada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 457.5 sq mi (1,185.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5167°N, 99.4636°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 12 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 34 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 13 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 27 km | 17 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 127 km | 2 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 25 km | 9 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 25 km | 8 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 134 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 53 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 260 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
La Parada has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (0.7").