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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 13.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,978 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,978 ft (2,127 m)
Area608.7 sq mi (1,576.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.8161°N, 101.7679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.1"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.

Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km 67 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2002 Kenna Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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