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Weather & Climate in Temastián (La Cantera), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Temastián (La Cantera) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,135 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,135 ft (1,870 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9772°N, 103.5250°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 181 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 174 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 247 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 233 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 188 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 136 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 233 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in |
Temastián (La Cantera) has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 57°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.1").