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San José del Carmen, Mexico

Full City Profile

770 Population 1,328/sq mi density
4,016 ft Elevation 1,224 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
San José del Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,016 ft (1,224 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,328/sq mi
Coordinates19.4636°N, 103.7650°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

403 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 65 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 85 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 141 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 115 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 115 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 96 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 91 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 102 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 131 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 109 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 58 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 266 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 163 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 119 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 299 km
2021 Rick Category 2 182 km
2021 Nora Category 1 165 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 217 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 107 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 120 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 160 km
2013 Erick Category 1 184 km
2012 Bud Category 3 193 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 297 km
2011 Jova Category 3 141 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 100 km
2009 Andres Category 1 161 km
2006 John Category 4 184 km
2006 Lane Category 2 235 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 294 km
1996 Alma Category 2 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 44 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 65 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 69 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 24 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 136 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 141 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 45 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 141 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 85 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 119 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 16 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in

San José del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 67°F in January to 77°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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