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Weather & Climate in Lagunilla, Mexico

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

Lagunilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 22.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,339 feet.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,339 ft (1,932 m)
Area42.3 sq mi (109.6 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates20.3431°N, 99.0274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.4"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.07"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 120 km 10 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 144 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 134 km 17 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 149 km 21 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 145 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 105 km 3 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 39 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 89 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 12 km 2 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 147 km 1 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 75 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 128 km 8 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 148 km 1 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 144 km 12 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 19 km 5 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 133 km 9 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 129 km 15 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 116 km 10 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 93 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 13 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 139 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 203 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 256 km
2010 Karl Category 3 115 mph 283 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 181 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 202 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 266 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 196 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 113 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 180 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 120 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 136 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 157 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 165 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
August 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Driest

Lagunilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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