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Weather & Climate in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lázaro Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9175°N, 90.8122°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 137 km | 20 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 132 km | 43 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 76 km | 95 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 68 km | 20 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2008 | 15 km ESE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.2 | 113 km | 16 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 65 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 94 km |
| Oct 9, 2009 | 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 75 km |
| May 16, 2010 | 22 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Aug 26, 2013 | 22 km NE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico | M4.0 | 53 km | 24 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 9 km E of Doctor Samuel León Brindis, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1996 | 10 km E of Cintalapa, Mexico | M3.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 12 km E of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M3.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 180 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 146 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 295 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 2 | 104 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in |
Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and April the driest (1.1").