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Weather & Climate in Loma del Astillero, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Loma del Astillero experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,389 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,389 ft (2,557 m)
Area185.2 sq mi (479.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates19.5856°N, 99.6733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

177 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 147 km 65 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 150 km 56 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 122 km 70 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 107 km 4 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 150 km 61 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 130 km 15 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 71 km 15 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 125 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 69 km 5 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 141 km 0 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 129 km 55 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 111 km 76 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 128 km 0 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 126 km 1 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 142 km 1 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 144 km 51 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 97 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 117 km 2 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 131 km 1 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 61 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 75 mph 279 km
2024 John Category 2 98 mph 255 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 220 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 230 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 297 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 291 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 268 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 287 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 288 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 280 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 221 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 279 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 277 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 54 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 64 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 80 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 107 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 117 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 127 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 7.6 in
July 50°F (10°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 8.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Loma del Astillero has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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