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Weather & Climate in La Venta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Venta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5711°N, 94.8177°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,705 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 147 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 87 km | 166 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 60 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 130 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 92 km | 113 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 123 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 21 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 82 km | 101 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 40 km | 87 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 125 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 54 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 67 km | 120 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 94 km | 144 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 132 km | 101 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 56 km | 96 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 141 km | 127 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 185 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 228 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 147 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 148 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 109 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in |
La Venta has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (0.3").