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Weather & Climate in La Trinidad, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Trinidad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 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 15.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) |
| Area | 2,761.7 sq mi (7,152.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0988°N, 100.0590°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 77 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 60 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 37 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico | M3.4 | 145 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 122 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 170 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 276 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 139 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
La Trinidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 56°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and November the driest (0.3").