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Weather & Climate in Las Palomas (Lajillas), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Palomas (Lajillas) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,863 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,863 ft (1,787 m) |
| Area | 2,761.7 sq mi (7,152.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5461°N, 100.1808°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 75 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 28 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 134 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 221 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 183 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Las Palomas (Lajillas) has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.1") and November the driest (0.4").