El Salvador, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,021 Population 1/sq mi density

5,807 ft Elevation 1,770 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

El Salvador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,807 ft (1,770 m)
Area	1,000.4 sq mi (2,591.1 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	24.5206°N, 100.8674°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"

58% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 2.36"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 16, 2022.

Jun 15, 2000	3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico	M4.6	104 km
Jun 4, 2004	5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico	M4.4	68 km
Jul 30, 1992	12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.3	112 km
Jul 21, 2020	28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico	M4.2	50 km
Sep 20, 2000	11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico	M4.2	95 km
Apr 17, 2006	21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico	M4.1	79 km
Jan 20, 2010	4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico	M4.0	131 km
Jun 25, 2013	22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico	M4.0	128 km
Mar 16, 2022	5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico	M3.4	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Alex	Category 2	215 km
2005	Emily	Category 2	225 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 1	209 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	55°F (13°C)	0.5 in
March	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
May	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
June	69°F (21°C)	2.4 in	Warmest, Wettest
July	69°F (20°C)	2.1 in
August	68°F (20°C)	2.3 in
September	66°F (19°C)	2.4 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
November	57°F (14°C)	0.6 in
December	53°F (11°C)	0.6 in

El Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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