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Weather & Climate in La Peña, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Peña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,978 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,978 ft (1,822 m) |
| Area | 1,250.4 sq mi (3,238.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5582°N, 99.6882°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 85 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 189 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
La Peña has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 53°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.8") and February the driest (0.4").