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Weather & Climate in La Peña, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Peña experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,052 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,052 ft (2,759 m) |
| Area | 3,051.9 sq mi (7,904.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5696°N, 105.3764°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 87 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 105 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 136 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 65 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 184 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 125 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 120 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 115 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in |
La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 46°F in January to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (0.3").