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Weather & Climate in Lázaro Cárdenas (Colonia de Lázaro Cárdenas), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lázaro Cárdenas (Colonia de Lázaro Cárdenas) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,920 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,920 ft (2,414 m) |
| Area | 90.5 sq mi (234.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6818°N, 101.7464°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 112 km | 70 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 141 km | 67 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 136 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 119 km | 82 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 62 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 87 km | 99 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 142 km | 49 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 139 km | 61 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 58 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 114 km | 68 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 77 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 137 km | 86 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 84 km | 107 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.8 | 139 km | 59 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 100 km | 86 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 105 km | 83 km |
| Feb 11, 2001 | 10 km NE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 54 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 268 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 134 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 119 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 244 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 287 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 233 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 263 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 19 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 160 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in |
Lázaro Cárdenas (Colonia de Lázaro Cárdenas) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.2").