San Bernardino, Mexico

Full City Profile

893 Population 5/sq mi density

253 ft Elevation 77 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

San Bernardino has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	78.7°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	253 ft (77 m)
Area	173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	15.7888°N, 96.8165°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"

2% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 8.82"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,577 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	32 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	87 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	141 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	136 km
Jul 4, 1994	108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M6.5	114 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	56 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	123 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	125 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	53 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	112 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	126 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	13 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	138 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	36 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	38 km
Jan 21, 1997	3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico	M5.5	148 km
Feb 26, 1996	21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico	M5.5	107 km
Jun 14, 2017	57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M5.5	65 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	72 km
2024	John	Category 3	182 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	285 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	25 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 2	262 km
2017	Max	Category 1	244 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	280 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	9 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	210 km
2006	John	Category 3	240 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	144 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	13 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	26 km
1996	Douglas	Category 1	244 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	253 km
1984	Boris	Category 1	267 km

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

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2020	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	1.6 m	10	87 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	123 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	101 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	36 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	136 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	128 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	78 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	70 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
February	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in
March	78°F (26°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	80°F (27°C)	0.3 in
May	81°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
June	80°F (27°C)	7.3 in
July	80°F (27°C)	5.8 in
August	80°F (26°C)	7.8 in
September	79°F (26°C)	8.8 in	Wettest
October	79°F (26°C)	3.7 in
November	78°F (26°C)	0.3 in
December	77°F (25°C)	0.2 in

San Bernardino has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.1").

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