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San José, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,013 Population 17/sq mi density
8,005 ft Elevation 2,440 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San José enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,005 ft (2,440 m)
Area121.8 sq mi (315.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates19.0078°N, 99.6635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 134 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 131 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 106 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 141 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 150 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 123 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 85 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 99 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 118 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 123 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 135 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 137 km
Feb 22, 2024 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico M4.7 140 km
Jan 15, 2015 13 km SW of Amuco de la Reforma, Mexico M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 216 km
2024 John Category 3 190 km
2023 Otis Category 5 160 km
2021 Grace Category 3 264 km
2021 Rick Category 2 276 km
2017 Max Category 1 269 km
2007 Dean Category 2 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 223 km
1996 Boris Category 1 249 km
1993 Gert Category 2 273 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 15 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 57 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 76 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 107 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 109 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 110 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 56°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 7.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 8.1 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 7.9 in
September 58°F (14°C) 6.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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