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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 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°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 761 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7282°N, 94.8598°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,495 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 149 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 72 km | 83 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 144 km | 87 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 136 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 102 km | 113 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 35 km | 63 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 125 km | 123 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 54 km | 87 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 65 km | 101 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 54 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 103 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 49 km | 120 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 71 km | 96 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 90 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 123 km | 127 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 109 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 291 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 233 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 252 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 221 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 153 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 111 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 133 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in |
Lázaro Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (0.8").