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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,052 ft (2,759 m) |
| 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").