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San Diego, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,361 Population 2,347/sq mi density
5,341 ft Elevation 1,628 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San Diego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,341 ft (1,628 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,347/sq mi
Coordinates19.8893°N, 102.8325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.7"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 92 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 72 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 143 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 126 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 144 km
Jun 1, 1992 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 128 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 89 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 76 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 116 km
May 29, 2022 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 100 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 118 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 102 km
Dec 21, 1991 12 km SSE of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 68 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 288 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 205 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 189 km
2021 Rick Category 2 154 km
2021 Nora Category 1 258 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 213 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 177 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 257 km
2013 Erick Category 1 287 km
2011 Jova Category 2 228 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 197 km
2009 Andres Category 1 258 km
2006 John Category 4 282 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 191 km
1996 Boris Category 1 148 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 222 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 163 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 170 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 146 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 118 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 123 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 136 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 92 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in

San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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