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San Carlos, Mexico

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1,116 Population 2/sq mi density
1,476 ft Elevation 450 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,476 ft (450 m)
Area673.5 sq mi (1,744.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates24.5828°N, 98.9434°W
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 6, 2004 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.5 88 km
Jun 14, 2009 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.4 88 km
Jul 30, 1992 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico M4.3 86 km
May 29, 2012 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 31 km
Sep 20, 2000 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico M4.2 100 km
May 12, 2025 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Jan 19, 2014 12 km SSW of China, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 18, 2014 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico M4.1 117 km
Mar 2, 2014 15 km SW of China, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Nov 25, 2013 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 118 km
Mar 4, 2014 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M4.0 115 km
Feb 11, 2014 31 km SSE of China, Mexico M4.0 96 km
Dec 22, 2013 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Nov 30, 2013 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico M3.9 115 km
Mar 5, 2014 18 km SSW of China, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Nov 26, 2013 22 km S of China, Mexico M3.6 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Hanna (2020).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Hanna Category 1 243 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 292 km
2010 Alex Category 2 77 km
2008 Dolly Category 2 242 km
2005 Emily Category 3 53 km
2003 Erika Category 1 152 km
2000 Keith Category 1 245 km
1999 Bret Category 4 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 15 km
1983 Barry Category 1 172 km
1980 Allen Category 4 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
November 65°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.0 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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