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Weather & Climate in La Zarca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Zarca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 302 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 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,004 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,004 ft (1,830 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,625/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.8348°N, 104.7423°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
La Zarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 50°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.2").