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Weather & Climate in La Tapona, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tapona enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 68°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 18.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,675 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,675 ft (1,120 m) |
| Area | 8.9 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9947°N, 100.1778°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 78 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 93 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 138 km | 85 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 100 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 240 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
La Tapona has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.4").