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San Nicolás de Carretas, Mexico

Full City Profile

726 Population 2/sq mi density
5,492 ft Elevation 1,674 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
San Nicolás de Carretas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Area401.9 sq mi (1,040.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates28.2495°N, 106.5097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 12, 2022.

Sep 21, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M5.4 96 km
Sep 21, 2013 16 km W of Naica, Mexico M4.8 95 km
Oct 4, 2013 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.7 98 km
Sep 15, 2013 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Jul 12, 2022 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico M4.6 98 km
Jan 20, 2014 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Oct 11, 2013 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.4 99 km
Aug 29, 2013 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 83 km
Dec 15, 2013 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.3 73 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 64 km
Sep 13, 2013 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico M4.2 109 km
Aug 28, 2013 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Aug 28, 2013 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Sep 11, 2013 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico M4.2 88 km
Jul 29, 2011 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 94 km
Sep 6, 2013 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Sep 11, 2013 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Oct 11, 2013 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 96 km
Oct 20, 2013 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Aug 29, 2013 31 km WSW of Naica, Mexico M4.1 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Norbert (2008).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Norbert Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
December 49°F (9°C) 0.4 in

San Nicolás de Carretas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.2").

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