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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 290.6 sq mi (752.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 861/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.1423°N, 110.3132°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Sep 13, 2015 | 95 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2012 | 59 km NNE of La Paz, Mexico | M6.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 60 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M6.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2011 | 73 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M6.0 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 82 km SSW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2012 | 74 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.9 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 71 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 1994 | 86 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1995 | 27 km N of La Paz, Mexico | M5.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 1994 | 63 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 62 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 79 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.6 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 99 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2003 | 73 km SSW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2001 | 84 km NE of La Rivera, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 64 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 109 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 2015 | 100 km SW of Topolobampo, Mexico | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 26, 1991 | 66 km SW of Campo Pesquero el Colorado, Mexico | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 118 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 92 mph | 293 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 63 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 59 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 92 mph | 56 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 33 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 4 | 132 mph | 152 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 121 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 32 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 20 km |
| 2005 | Otis | Category 2 | 104 mph | 279 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 2 | 109 mph | 283 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 51 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 21 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.6") and April the driest (0.0").