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San Rafael, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,160 Population 2/sq mi density
7,487 ft Elevation 2,282 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,487 ft (2,282 m)
Area1,194.8 sq mi (3,094.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates27.4893°N, 107.8897°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chihuahua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 12, 2022 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico M4.6 73 km
May 1, 2010 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico M4.3 108 km
Aug 1, 2011 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico M4.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Manuel (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Manuel Category 1 299 km
2008 Norbert Category 2 97 km
2007 Henriette Category 1 295 km
1998 Isis Category 1 288 km
1996 Fausto Category 1 262 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 242 km
1986 Newton Category 1 209 km
1986 Paine Category 1 275 km
1982 Paul Category 2 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 8.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 2.6 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.5").

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