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Weather & Climate in Las Cieneguitas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Cieneguitas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 66°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 26.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,203 ft (1,586 m) |
| Area | 104.5 sq mi (270.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2472°N, 102.2445°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 144 km | 95 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 99 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 107 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 96 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 106 km | 48 km |
| Oct 4, 2017 | 9 km SSE of Tepalcatepec, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 15 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.2 | 117 km | 114 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 62 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 124 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 95 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 6 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Mar 8, 2007 | 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 79 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 251 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 226 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 172 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 295 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 109 mph | 238 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 109 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 68 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in |
Las Cieneguitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.1").