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Weather & Climate in Las Juntas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Juntas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 974 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1862°N, 100.3758°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,891 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 108 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 143 km | 25 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 141 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 113 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 16 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 124 km | 69 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 18 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 95 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 100 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 109 km | 23 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 117 km | 23 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 112 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 52 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 44 km | 57 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 75 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 166 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 116 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 55 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 174 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 256 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 247 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 277 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 150 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 215 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 256 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 265 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 138 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 104 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 141 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 137 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 148 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 108 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 144 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 121 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
Las Juntas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.1").