Michoacán, Mexico
Lázaro Cárdenas
Lázaro Cárdenas is a town in Michoacán, Mexico, close to the sea. It has a population of about 83,637 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now28°C
Best timeFeb–Apr
Population83,637
Local time09:16
17.96° N, 102.20° WElevation 3 mUTC−6 · Central Standard Time
Postal code60994October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month120mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Apr
Best: Feb–Apr. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Lázaro Cárdenas at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:45 · 18:2311 h 38 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 16:00Next holiday16 NovemberRevolution DayNext eclipse20 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitFeb–Apr
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in May
Coolest month22°C
Average low in March
Wettest monthAugust
199 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
1 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
August
How Lázaro Cárdenas has grown
People living in the built-up area (32 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+102%84k in 1975 → 169k in 2025Weather in Lázaro Cárdenas
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
28°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 5 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct31°26°9.2 mm
Fri23 Oct31°25°8.5 mm
Sat24 Oct29°25°2.8 mm
Sun25 Oct26°22°27.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°23°36.2 mm
Tue27 Oct25°23°47.1 mm
Wed28 Oct27°23°47.3 mm
Thu29 Oct27°24°42.4 mm
Fri30 Oct31°23°
Sat31 Oct31°23°0.5 mm
When to go to Lázaro Cárdenas
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 81 | 84 | 80 | 64 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 36 | 45 | 74 | 80 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 23° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 26 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 149 | 194 | 199 | 271 | 120 | 19 | 8 |
| Wet days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° |
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What's on in Lázaro Cárdenas
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Nature around Lázaro Cárdenas
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Mexico seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Lázaro Cárdenas
Earthquakes around Lázaro Cárdenas
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days2magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950137magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record72within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Lázaro Cárdenas 43 km ↖1985 · 43 km
7.6Agua Caliente (La Piña) 53 km →2022 · 97 km
7.6Lagunillas 7 km →1985 · 61 km
7.6Vallecitos de Zaragoza 13 km ↘1979 · 99 km
Tropical storms · Lázaro Cárdenas
C3Hurricane John (2024)74 km · 93 km/hC1Hurricane Beatriz (2023)74 km · 139 km/hC2Hurricane Rick (2021)19 km · 157 km/hTSTropical Storm Narda (2019)21 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Manuel (2013)59 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Odile (2008)64 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Dora (2005)52 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Julio (2002)22 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Norman (2000)76 km · 74 km/hC4Hurricane Pauline (1997)74 km · 74 km/hC1Hurricane Hernan (1996)96 km · 139 km/hC1Hurricane Boris (1996)82 km · 120 km/hC2Hurricane Alma (1996)22 km · 167 km/hC4Hurricane Virgil (1992)91 km · 185 km/hTSTropical Storm Ignacio (1991)82 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Aletta (1988)95 km · 102 km/hC2Hurricane Odile (1984)21 km · 93 km/h
Universities and research institutes
Instituto Tecnológico de Lázaro CárdenasUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Lázaro Cárdenas
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Colonia los Puentes Cuates (El Sembrador)1.6 kmEl Vergelito (La Orilla Vieja)2.6 kmAvenida las Palmas Kilómetro 2.52.7 kmEl Orero2.7 kmEl Popote2.8 kmLas Teresitas3.1 kmLos Poetas3.2 kmLas Truchas3.3 kmFraccionamiento las Américas3.5 kmPico de Oro3.6 kmColonia Ferrocarrileros3.8 kmEl Manglito3.9 kmEjido la Florida4.2 kmEl Pato4.2 kmPlaya Eréndira4.3 kmPlaya Jardín (Playa las Palmas)4.5 kmSaneco4.5 kmLos Girasoles4.5 kmSanto Domingo4.6 kmDon Liborio4.6 kmLa Orilla4.7 kmSan Isidro Labrador4.8 kmAmpliación José María Morelos4.9 kmPlaya Dorada4.9 kmEl Cóbano4.9 kmColonia Puesta del Sol5 kmLa Monarca5.2 kmLa Frutícola5.2 kmLa Yamaja5.2 kmBruno Cuevas5.3 kmEl Mangal5.3 kmLos Delfines5.3 kmEl Caimán5.8 kmColonia la Antorcha6 kmLas Guacamayas6.4 kmIsla de la Palma6.5 kmNueva Palmira6.8 kmPalma Arena6.8 kmAmpliación 5 de Mayo Poniente6.8 kmSan Blas7 kmColonia Ernesto Zedillo7.3 kmPlaya Tortuga7.5 kmPuente de la Vía7.5 kmAgua Dulce7.9 kmSan Miguel7.9 kmColonia Movimiento Urbano Popular8.1 kmLos Arrozales8.1 kmEl Sifón 78.1 kmEl Mirador8.9 kmPuerto Nuevo9.1 kmLa Villita9.4 kmPuente del Toro9.4 kmSanta Ana9.4 kmBaden9.6 kmSan Francisco9.9 kmSan Martín9.9 kmLomas del Tepehuaje10 kmSan Judas Tadeo11 kmLa Calera11 kmHuerta Escorpión11 kmBuenos Aires11 kmLas Minitas11 kmLa Patacuera12 kmLos Balverde12 kmBrisamar12 kmEl Pichi13 kmBordonal13 kmLas Quemazones13 kmSan Rafael del Reino (Arroyo de la Tierra)13 kmSan Rafael del Reino13 kmBarra de Pichi14 kmLa Ceiba14 kmLa Paz14 kmEl Reyno15 km
Lázaro Cárdenas from above
Around Lázaro Cárdenas9 places to see, do and reach nearby
Postal code
60994
Getting to Lázaro Cárdenas
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International AirportZIH
88 kmUruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPN
160 kmLicenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQ
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lázaro Cárdenas?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and April offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Lázaro Cárdenas.
What is the hottest month in Lázaro Cárdenas?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Lázaro Cárdenas?
March is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the rainiest month in Lázaro Cárdenas?
August is the wettest month with about 199 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Lázaro Cárdenas?
The sea is warmest in August at about 30°C and coolest in March at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Lázaro Cárdenas?
The postal code of Lázaro Cárdenas is 60994.