La Cruz weather in October
In October, La Cruz sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 50 mm of rain across 5.1 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in October, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is La Cruz's 3rd-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see La Cruz's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 50 mm
- 5.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:10 AM – 5:36 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.4
- out of 10
La Cruz is municipal seat of Elota, State of Sinaloa, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical October day in La Cruz reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 3°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 26 |
| 2 | 30 | 26 |
| 3 | 30 | 26 |
| 4 | 30 | 26 |
| 5 | 30 | 26 |
| 6 | 30 | 26 |
| 7 | 30 | 26 |
| 8 | 30 | 26 |
| 9 | 30 | 26 |
| 10 | 30 | 26 |
| 11 | 30 | 26 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
| 22 | 29 | 24 |
| 23 | 29 | 24 |
| 24 | 29 | 24 |
| 25 | 29 | 24 |
| 26 | 29 | 24 |
| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 28 | 24 |
| 30 | 28 | 23 |
| 31 | 28 | 23 |
How October really feels in La Cruz
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 24 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in October is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
La Cruz weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 4th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 17° | 12 | 1.6 | 10.7 | 8.5 |
| Feb | 23° / 17° | 14 | 1.3 | 11.2 | 8.6 |
| Mar | 24° / 18° | 3 | 0.4 | 11.8 | 9.0 |
| Apr | 25° / 20° | 2 | 0.3 | 12.5 | 8.8 |
| May | 27° / 22° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.1 | 8.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 25° | 20 | 2.8 | 13.4 | 6.8 |
| Jul | 30° / 27° | 130 | 14.1 | 13.3 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 30° / 27° | 179 | 19.1 | 12.8 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 181 | 18.4 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 50 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 6.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 21° | 39 | 1.9 | 10.8 | 8.3 |
| Dec | 24° / 18° | 12 | 1.7 | 10.5 | 8.6 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 69% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 11% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 19%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 70 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 72 | 28 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 73 | 27 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 75 | 25 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 78 | 22 |
| 10 | 79 | 21 |
| 11 | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | 81 | 19 |
| 13 | 82 | 18 |
| 14 | 82 | 18 |
| 15 | 83 | 17 |
| 16 | 84 | 16 |
| 17 | 84 | 16 |
| 18 | 84 | 16 |
| 19 | 85 | 15 |
| 20 | 85 | 15 |
| 21 | 85 | 15 |
| 22 | 85 | 15 |
| 23 | 85 | 15 |
| 24 | 85 | 15 |
| 25 | 85 | 15 |
| 26 | 84 | 16 |
| 27 | 84 | 16 |
| 28 | 83 | 17 |
| 29 | 82 | 18 |
| 30 | 82 | 18 |
| 31 | 82 | 18 |
Chance of precipitation in October
La Cruz gets around 50 mm of rain over 5.1 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 17% and peaks near 38% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 38 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 38 |
| 2 | 36 |
| 3 | 34 |
| 4 | 32 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 22 |
| 11 | 20 |
| 12 | 19 |
| 13 | 17 |
| 14 | 16 |
| 15 | 14 |
| 16 | 13 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 11 |
| 19 | 10 |
| 20 | 10 |
| 21 | 9 |
| 22 | 9 |
| 23 | 8 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8 |
| 26 | 8 |
| 27 | 7 |
| 28 | 7 |
| 29 | 7 |
| 30 | 7 |
| 31 | 7 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the miserable band about 46% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| Oppressive (%) | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 |
| Miserable (%) | 83 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 54 | 51 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 83 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 76 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 72 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 70 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 29 | 68 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 65 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 62 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 60 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 36 | 58 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 39 | 54 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 51 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 43 | 48 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 44 | 45 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 46 | 42 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 39 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 50 | 35 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 52 | 32 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 53 | 29 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 53 | 26 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 54 | 23 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 56 | 20 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 56 | 17 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 56 | 15 |
| 28 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 55 | 13 |
| 29 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 55 | 11 |
| 30 | 1 | 5 | 31 | 54 | 9 |
| 31 | 1 | 5 | 33 | 54 | 7 |
Wind in October
Winds average 9 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 6:03 AM to 6:18 AM, and sunset from 5:50 PM to 5:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:03 | 5:50 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:49 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:48 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:47 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:45 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:44 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:43 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:06 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:07 | 5:41 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:07 | 5:40 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:08 | 5:39 |
| 13 | 11.5 | 6:08 | 5:38 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 6:09 | 5:37 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 6:09 | 5:36 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:36 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:35 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:11 | 5:34 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:11 | 5:33 |
| 20 | 11.3 | 6:12 | 5:32 |
| 21 | 11.3 | 6:12 | 5:31 |
| 22 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:31 |
| 23 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:30 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:14 | 5:29 |
| 25 | 11.2 | 6:14 | 5:28 |
| 26 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:28 |
| 27 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:27 |
| 28 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:26 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:17 | 5:26 |
| 30 | 11.1 | 6:17 | 5:25 |
| 31 | 11.1 | 6:18 | 5:24 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.19 kWh/m² to a high of 7.75 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 5.2 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for La Cruz
In October, La Cruz sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
La Cruz sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
La Cruz's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit La Cruz?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit La Cruz for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for La Cruz in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, La Cruz sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near La Cruz in October
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in March near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 23 | Refreshing |
| May | 25 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Refreshing |
UV index in La Cruz in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 8 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in La Cruz peaks around May 12 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 5 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 5 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 10 | Very high |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 5 | High |
Where is La Cruz?
La Cruz sits at 23.9°N, 106.9°W, 32 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Costa Rica, 90 km away.
Topography around La Cruz
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of La Cruz.
Within 3 km, the terrain around La Cruz has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 49 m around an average of 26 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 390 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,454 m.
The land around La Cruz is covered by cropland (49%) within 3 km, cropland (36%), water (25%) and trees (20%) within 16 km, and trees (51%) and water (30%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for La Cruz (23.9213°, -106.8925°, elevation 32 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).