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Weather & Climate in La Tinaja, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tinaja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,959 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,959 ft (2,121 m) |
| Area | 119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7249°N, 102.4031°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 143 km | 70 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 138 km | 77 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 100 km | 95 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 100 km | 86 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 144 km | 61 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 97 km | 99 km |
| Mar 20, 1993 | 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico | M5.1 | 150 km | 59 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 112 km | 58 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 139 km | 68 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 85 km | 107 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 107 km | 86 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 76 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 123 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 77 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 143 km | 83 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 101 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 50 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 137 km | 9 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 93 km | 107 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 254 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 201 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 226 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 278 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 216 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 192 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 246 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 197 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 185 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 249 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 70 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
La Tinaja has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").