Sign In Register

Weather & Climate in La Yerbabuena, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Yerbabuena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24 / among the cleanest air in the country. 90% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 6,965 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,965 ft (2,123 m)
Area201.7 sq mi (522.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.0334°N, 100.3530°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median24.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.1%

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 123 km 14 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 127 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 99 km 10 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 101 km 21 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 123 km 5 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 118 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 131 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 111 km 3 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 127 km 8 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 71 km 10 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 129 km 9 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 121 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 142 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 140 km 67 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 141 km 16 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 150 km 29 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 98 km 20 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 116 km 35 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 78 km 5 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 128 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 — 282 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (182 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 182 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Yerbabuena has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.3").

View full profile of La Yerbabuena, Mexico →