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Weather & Climate in La Venta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Venta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,646 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,646 ft (1,416 m) |
| Area | 779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8097°N, 99.9064°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 122 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 137 km | 25 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 110 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 77 km | 55 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 78 km | 53 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 64 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 116 km | 23 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 28 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 84 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 51 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 64 km | 57 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 102 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 58 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 43 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 147 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 262 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 216 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 277 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 93 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 149 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 300 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 112 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 91 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 145 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 75 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 93 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 122 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 80 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 120 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 145 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 163 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in |
La Venta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.2").