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San Lucas, Mexico

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3,085 Population 4/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
San Lucas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area841.7 sq mi (2,179.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.5911°N, 100.7847°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

796 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 134 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 112 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 87 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 81 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 55 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 51 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 45 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 78 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 105 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 49 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 115 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 63 km
Jul 11, 1998 18 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 228 km
2024 John Category 3 177 km
2023 Otis Category 5 112 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 224 km
2021 Rick Category 2 149 km
2017 Max Category 1 251 km
2015 Marty Category 1 267 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 244 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 271 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 288 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 287 km
2009 Andres Category 1 284 km
2006 John Category 4 277 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 211 km
1996 Alma Category 2 183 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 242 km
1996 Boris Category 1 126 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 256 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 245 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 101 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 127 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 134 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 148 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 106 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 122 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 173 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 87°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 89°F (31°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in

San Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 78°F in January to 89°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (0.1").

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