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Weather & Climate in Lagunillas, Mexico

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

Lagunillas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,119 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,119 ft (2,170 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density4,259/sq mi
Coordinates20.4593°N, 100.2931°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 131 km 4 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 77 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 131 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 105 km 15 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 138 km 5 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 146 km 21 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 115 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 134 km 3 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 131 km 2 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 114 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 102 km 10 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 146 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 141 km 67 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 110 km 6 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 114 km 19 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 97 km 29 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 64 km 3 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 22 km 5 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 113 km 5 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 86 km 16 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

5 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 295 km
2021 Grace Category 1 270 km
1996 Boris Category 1 75 mph 280 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 298 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 118 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 160 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 167 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 5.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Lagunillas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.2").

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