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Weather & Climate in Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lázaro Cárdenas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,125 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,125 ft (1,867 m) |
| Area | 391.7 sq mi (1,014.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7018°N, 99.3275°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 50 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 5 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 60 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 41 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 92 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 63 km | 16 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 147 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 171 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 116 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 174 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 182 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 183 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.4").