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Weather & Climate in La Planada (El Arenal), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Planada (El Arenal) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,632 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,632 ft (2,631 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3333°N, 99.6769°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
246 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 120 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 126 km | 56 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 124 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 99 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 56 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 126 km | 61 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 54 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 1 km W of San Antonio de las Huertas, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 67 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 148 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 227 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 193 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 288 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 27 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 61 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 64 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
La Planada (El Arenal) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").