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San Juan (Las Joyas), Mexico

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764 Population 6/sq mi density
3,832 ft Elevation 1,168 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Juan (Las Joyas) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,832 ft (1,168 m)
Area128.7 sq mi (333.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.8206°N, 99.0669°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,229 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 126 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 102 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 124 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 114 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 144 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 133 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 68 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 117 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 40 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 134 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 72 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 63 km
Jan 13, 1990 5 km N of El Cortés, Mexico M5.3 120 km
Jul 5, 1998 1 km WSW of Bajos del Ejido, Mexico M5.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 84 km
2024 John Category 3 97 km
2023 Otis Category 5 130 km
2021 Rick Category 2 292 km
2017 Max Category 1 126 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 235 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 192 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 248 km
2010 Karl Category 2 268 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 113 km
1997 Rick Category 2 252 km
1996 Boris Category 1 229 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 103 km
1984 Odile Category 2 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 89 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 114 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 144 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 135 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 147 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 89 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 120 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 126 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 83 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 105 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 144 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 140 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 142 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 158 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 161 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
May 76°F (25°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.5 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
December 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in

San Juan (Las Joyas) has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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