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Weather & Climate in Los Rosales, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Los Rosales 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 9,022 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,022 ft (2,750 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2708°N, 99.7119°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
270 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 114 km | 65 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 118 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 143 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 118 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 92 km | 70 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 99 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 82 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 56 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 85 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 185 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 251 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 282 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 299 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 287 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 19 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 58 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 65 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 118 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) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Los Rosales has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").