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Weather & Climate in Plan de la Libertad, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plan de la Libertad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,468 ft (1,057 m) |
| Area | 321.2 sq mi (831.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7716°N, 92.8905°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,503 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 8, 2017 | 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake | M8.2 | 137 km | 47 km |
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 134 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 55 km | 164 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 125 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 135 km | 93 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.8 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 130 km | 66 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 32 km | 85 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 40 km | 80 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 11 km | 100 km |
| May 30, 1992 | 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.3 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 101 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 97 km | 87 km |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Offshore Chiapas, Mexico | M6.3 | 145 km | 34 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 101 km | 45 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 134 km | 113 km |
| Apr 25, 2016 | 83 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.0 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 75 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.0 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 45 km | 93 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 122 km |
| 2017 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.7 m | 98 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 110 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 180 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 183 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 14.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 14.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Plan de la Libertad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.3").