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Weather & Climate in La Y, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Y experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,451 ft (2,576 m) |
| Area | 81.7 sq mi (211.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3981°N, 99.5897°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 149 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 125 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 137 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 131 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 111 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 52 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 55 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 203 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 269 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 277 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 37 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 60 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 69 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
La Y has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").