San Francisco, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,674 Population 5/sq mi density

1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

San Francisco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	80.5°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,611 ft (491 m)
Area	373.8 sq mi (968.0 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0058°N, 99.2831°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 14.45"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	126 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	77 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	136 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	66 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	27 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	101 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	99 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	105 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	110 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	123 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	103 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	76 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	18 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	147 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	141 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	133 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	62 km
May 5, 2011	2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico	M5.7	75 km
May 24, 2014	2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico	M5.7	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	11 km
2024	John	Category 3	12 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	65 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	269 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	298 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	243 km
2017	Max	Category 1	46 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	156 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	279 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	158 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	155 km
2006	John	Category 4	243 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 2	295 km
1997	Pauline	Category 3	44 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	168 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	157 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	215 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	32 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	165 km
1983	Lorena	Category 1	297 km

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

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	40 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	101 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	25 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	70 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	76 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	60 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	40 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	52 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	77 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	32 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	127 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	126 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	12 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	140 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	70 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.4 in
February	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in
March	77°F (25°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	79°F (26°C)	0.1 in
May	80°F (27°C)	1.7 in
June	79°F (26°C)	13.9 in
July	82°F (28°C)	11.3 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	13.7 in
September	77°F (25°C)	14.5 in	Wettest
October	77°F (25°C)	6.5 in
November	76°F (24°C)	0.9 in
December	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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