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Weather & Climate in Valle Luz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valle Luz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1307°N, 100.3398°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,982 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Apr 18, 2014 | 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M7.2 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jul 15, 1996 | 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico | M6.8 | 89 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.8 | 139 km | 25 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 110 km | 48 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 109 km | 17 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 20 km | 55 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 129 km | 69 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 24 km | 53 km |
| Jan 1, 2004 | 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 93 km | 34 km |
| May 10, 2014 | 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 113 km | 23 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 70 km |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 36 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 80 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 159 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 109 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 48 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 214 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 193 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 254 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 242 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 276 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 143 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 218 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 4 | 132 mph | 267 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 197 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 131 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 105 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 130 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 141 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 106 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 137 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 125 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 142 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in |
Valle Luz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 78°F in January to 88°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.1").