Rafael Ramírez, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,075 Population 1/sq mi density

5,443 ft Elevation 1,659 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Rafael Ramírez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 341 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	64.4°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,443 ft (1,659 m)
Area	1,587.2 sq mi (4,110.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	16.4620°N, 91.9452°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"

40% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 11.65"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	73 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	130 km
Jan 19, 2001	6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M6.0	144 km
Oct 17, 2000	4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico	M5.8	106 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	117 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	101 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	65 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	92 km
Jan 9, 2001	7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico	M5.6	144 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	92 km
Jun 7, 2009	5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M5.4	150 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	104 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	119 km
Jun 26, 2012	8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala	M5.4	121 km
Sep 1, 2015	4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico	M5.4	145 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	68 km
Feb 23, 2010	16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.3	100 km
Jun 6, 2006	8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala	M5.3	119 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	67 km
Jun 16, 2014	6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala	M5.2	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	211 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS	Meteorological	50.0 m	19	130 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (149 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	149 km
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	169 km
Almolonga	Stratovolcano	3,173 m (10,410 ft)	1818	191 km
Santa Maria	Stratovolcano	3,745 m (12,287 ft)	2020	194 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
March	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
April	68°F (20°C)	2.1 in
May	69°F (21°C)	5.7 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	11.7 in	Wettest
July	66°F (19°C)	9.2 in
August	67°F (20°C)	9.9 in
September	67°F (20°C)	11.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	6.9 in
November	64°F (18°C)	2.7 in
December	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in

Rafael Ramírez has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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