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Weather & Climate in La Rosa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Rosa 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 8,379 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 | 8,379 ft (2,554 m) |
| Area | 75.8 sq mi (196.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4852°N, 99.3298°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 132 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 144 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 137 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 66 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 76 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 38 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 32 km | 15 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 2 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 223 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 204 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 279 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 50 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 62 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 97 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
La Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.4").