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Weather & Climate in La Reforma, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Reforma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,772 ft (845 m)
Area61.6 sq mi (159.5 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates16.6241°N, 97.8454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 116 km 61 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 44 km 20 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 82 km 23 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 30 km 22 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 76 km 21 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 51 km 33 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 94 km 21 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 26 km 20 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 57 km 12 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 59 km 21 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 122 km 10 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 92 km 20 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 56 km 9 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 61 km 20 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 40 km 22 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 104 km 33 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 32 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 52 km 3 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 24 km 22 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 68 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 60 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 112 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 206 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 109 mph 168 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 113 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 266 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 15 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 121 mph 198 km
2010 Karl Category 3 115 mph 276 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 296 km
1998 Lester Category 2 104 mph 239 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 55 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 99 km
1996 Boris Category 1 75 mph 264 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 127 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 71 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 146 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 134 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 82 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 43 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 44 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 109 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 76 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 12.3 in
September 76°F (24°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in

La Reforma has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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