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Weather & Climate in Las Limas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Limas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,077 ft (938 m) |
| Area | 75.9 sq mi (196.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0969°N, 92.6989°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
326 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 87 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 126 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 144 km | 100 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 65 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 64 km | 211 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 144 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 101 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 97 km | 257 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 140 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 216 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 142 km | 122 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 124 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 126 km | 210 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 140 km | 172 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 125 km | 140 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 190 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 132 km |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico | M5.1 | 120 km | 131 km |
| Jan 20, 2011 | 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.0 | 105 km | 154 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 106 km | 241 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 162 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 286 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 63 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in |
Las Limas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.8") and March the driest (1.8").