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San Carlos, Mexico

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588 Population 3/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area235.0 sq mi (608.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.6811°N, 94.7067°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.9"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,501 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 66 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 100 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 124 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 37 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 77 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 94 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 39 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 96 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 114 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 73 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 100 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 111 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 83 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 125 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 268 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 282 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 186 km
2010 Karl Category 3 225 km
2007 Dean Category 1 279 km
2005 Stan Category 1 104 km
1997 Rick Category 1 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 112 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in

San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.3") and April the driest (1.3").

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