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Weather & Climate in Los Arana, Mexico

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

Los Arana 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 8,875 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

Elevation8,875 ft (2,705 m)
Area211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.7098°N, 99.5022°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 144 km 70 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 128 km 4 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 143 km 15 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 91 km 15 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 120 km 0 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 129 km 76 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 149 km 55 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 119 km 1 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 136 km 0 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 135 km 1 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 116 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 47 km 5 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 122 km 1 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 128 km 1 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 93 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 77 km 5 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 95 km 2 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 122 km 1 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 62 km 15 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 99 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 291 km
2024 John Category 1 270 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 239 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 208 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 270 km
2010 Karl Category 1 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 246 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 266 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 282 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 199 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 256 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 72 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 80 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 86 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 95 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 108 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 7.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Driest

Los Arana has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.5").

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