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Weather & Climate in Las Puentes, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Las Puentes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,951 ft (1,814 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0410°N, 101.6525°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
499 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 128 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 40 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 105 km | 48 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 81 km | 69 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 121 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 74 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 106 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 113 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 77 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 86 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 127 km | 39 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 80 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 52 km | 82 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 74 km | 76 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 99 km | 33 km |
| May 21, 2004 | 51 km S of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 53 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 223 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 84 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 295 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 224 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 263 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 140 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 237 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 268 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 194 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 133 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 142 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 116 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 91 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 153 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
Las Puentes has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").