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Weather & Climate in Lagunilla de Mogotes, Mexico

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

Lagunilla de Mogotes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,313 ft (2,229 m)
Area334.6 sq mi (866.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.2959°N, 101.2605°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 124 km 4 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 140 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 146 km 5 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 129 km 15 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 56 km 15 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 145 km 6 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 66 km 4 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 119 km 40 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 125 km 66 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 130 km 19 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 149 km 2 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 131 km 6 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 55 km 67 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 95 km 58 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 71 km 29 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 133 km 87 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 143 km 6 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 135 km 87 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 132 km 6 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 142 km 99 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 Rick Category 2 104 mph 218 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 282 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 71 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Lagunilla de Mogotes has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (0.2").

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