San José, Mexico

Full City Profile

591 Population 2/sq mi density

3,022 ft Elevation 921 meters

64°F Avg Temperature 18°C

San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	63.5°F
	18% above US avg
January Average	60°F (15°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,022 ft (921 m)
Area	336.0 sq mi (870.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2764°N, 99.1142°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"

21% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.44"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,768 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	128 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	78 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	142 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	72 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	60 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	100 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	133 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	121 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	115 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	130 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	100 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	128 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	97 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	129 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	98 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	45 km
May 5, 2011	2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico	M5.7	76 km
May 24, 2014	2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico	M5.7	133 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	77 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	28 km
2024	John	Category 3	46 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	97 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	290 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	268 km
2017	Max	Category 1	68 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	190 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	155 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	190 km
2006	John	Category 4	278 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	65 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	194 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	190 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	250 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	44 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	195 km

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

Tsunami History

15 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	—	52 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	108 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	54 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	99 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	99 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	86 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	52 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	77 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	78 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	42 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	130 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	128 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	46 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	99 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	99 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (15°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	71°F (22°C)	0.3 in
March	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Driest
April	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in
May	76°F (25°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
June	75°F (24°C)	10.4 in
July	64°F (18°C)	10.8 in
August	74°F (23°C)	11.3 in
September	73°F (23°C)	12.4 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	5.6 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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