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Carmen, Mexico

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9,568 Population 189/sq mi density
1,657 ft Elevation 505 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area50.6 sq mi (131.0 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates25.9365°N, 100.3640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.65"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on May 12, 2025.

Jun 15, 2000 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico M4.6 84 km
Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 119 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 126 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 149 km
Jul 21, 2020 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico M4.2 121 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Jan 20, 2010 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico M4.0 35 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 102 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Aug 30, 2016 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.6 73 km
Nov 16, 1991 Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico M3.6 22 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 123 km
Mar 16, 2022 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico M3.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 247 km
2010 Alex Category 2 280 km
2008 Dolly Category 1 263 km
2005 Emily Category 3 197 km
2003 Erika Category 1 289 km
1999 Bret Category 3 260 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 216 km
1983 Barry Category 1 293 km
1980 Allen Category 2 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Wettest
October 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in

Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 56°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.5").

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