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Weather & Climate in Placetas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Placetas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 677.1 sq mi (1,753.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4507°N, 98.2494°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 3 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 101 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 2 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 84 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 111 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 131 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 124 km | 85 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 136 km | 60 km |
| Dec 22, 1998 | 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 120 km | 8 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 120 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 152 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 145 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 159 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 121 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 59 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 39 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 129 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in |
Placetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 65°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (1.2").