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Weather & Climate in La Yesca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Yesca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,705 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,705 ft (1,434 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 694/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3187°N, 104.0116°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 110 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 29 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 121 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 108 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 107 km | 88 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 92 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 177 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 265 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 240 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 100 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 170 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 298 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 142 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 235 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | — | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 56 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
La Yesca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 65°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.1").