San Diego, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,463 Population 12/sq mi density

7,979 ft Elevation 2,432 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

San Diego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,979 ft (2,432 m)
Area	121.8 sq mi (315.5 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	19.0083°N, 99.6543°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	133 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	131 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	106 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	102 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	140 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	106 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	119 km
Aug 12, 2022	10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico	M5.2	142 km
May 16, 2018	Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico	M5.0	124 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	85 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	100 km
May 20, 2014	20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico	M4.9	118 km
Sep 26, 2024	9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M4.9	131 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	124 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	136 km
Feb 22, 2024	21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico	M4.7	141 km
Jun 22, 2017	4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M4.7	137 km
Jan 15, 2015	13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico	M4.7	144 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	88 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	216 km
2024	John	Category 3	191 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	161 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	263 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	276 km
2017	Max	Category 1	269 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	297 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	223 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	250 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	272 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	244 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (16 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	16 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	56 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	76 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	106 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	108 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	109 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
February	53°F (12°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	56°F (14°C)	0.6 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
May	60°F (15°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
June	59°F (15°C)	7.4 in
July	59°F (15°C)	8.1 in	Wettest
August	58°F (14°C)	7.9 in
September	58°F (14°C)	6.9 in
October	56°F (14°C)	2.8 in
November	54°F (12°C)	1.2 in
December	52°F (11°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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