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San José el Vidrio, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,204 Population 17/sq mi density
8,606 ft Elevation 2,623 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
San José el Vidrio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,606 ft (2,623 m)
Area300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates19.6533°N, 99.3842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 107 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 128 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 148 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 123 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 148 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 79 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 284 km
2024 John Category 1 265 km
2023 Otis Category 4 238 km
2021 Grace Category 3 200 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 294 km
2017 Katia Category 1 261 km
2010 Karl Category 1 284 km
2007 Dean Category 2 237 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 257 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 297 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 279 km
1993 Gert Category 2 197 km
1990 Diana Category 2 249 km
1988 Debby Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 69 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 72 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 81 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 94 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 95 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 50°F (10°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.2 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.1 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.5 in Driest

San José el Vidrio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").

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