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San Cristobal, Mexico

Full City Profile

622 Population 162/sq mi density
8,839 ft Elevation 2,694 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San Cristobal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,839 ft (2,694 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates19.5679°N, 98.6616°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.9"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 115 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 51 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 80 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 73 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 58 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 25 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 74 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 75 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 106 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 55 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 61 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 66 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 283 km
2024 John Category 2 279 km
2023 Otis Category 4 270 km
2021 Grace Category 3 144 km
2017 Katia Category 2 199 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 221 km
2010 Karl Category 3 209 km
2007 Dean Category 2 176 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 193 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 247 km
1993 Gert Category 2 175 km
1990 Diana Category 2 198 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 299 km
1988 Debby Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 29 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 43 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 61 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 73 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 126 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 128 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 129 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 153 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 158 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 159 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 5.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

San Cristobal has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.4").

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