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Weather & Climate in Las Joyas (El Poblado), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Joyas (El Poblado) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2058°N, 101.4317°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
393 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 61 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 119 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 99 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 146 km | 53 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 148 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 79 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 107 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 112 km | 51 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 107 km | 77 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 31 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 110 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 72 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 58 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 79 km | 77 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 99 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 77 km | 62 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 79 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 251 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 114 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 289 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 266 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 79 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 126 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in |
Las Joyas (El Poblado) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (0.2").