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San Francisco, Mexico

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603 Population 0/sq mi density
2,720 ft Elevation 829 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Francisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,720 ft (829 m)
Area1,587.2 sq mi (4,110.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.6028°N, 91.7353°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.4"
112% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 100 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 123 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 88 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 87 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Jun 26, 2012 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala M5.4 140 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 95 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Jun 6, 2006 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.3 136 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 96 km
Jun 16, 2014 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala M5.2 142 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 46 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 89 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 107 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 90 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 89 km
May 25, 2008 7 km NW of Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 235 km
2010 Richard Category 1 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 168 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in
March 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 13.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 10.8 in
August 71°F (22°C) 11.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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