San Rafael, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,274 Population 7/sq mi density

7,159 ft Elevation 2,182 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.1°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,159 ft (2,182 m)
Area	190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2267°N, 98.4242°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 9.61"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	84 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	53 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	105 km
Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	147 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	144 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	102 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	61 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	115 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	134 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	121 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	59 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	62 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	93 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	107 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	133 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	142 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	128 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	117 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	111 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	69 km
2024	John	Category 3	86 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	158 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	258 km
2017	Max	Category 1	77 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	242 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	98 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	218 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	253 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	85 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	171 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	240 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	293 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	71 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	259 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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	—	125 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	81 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	95 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	108 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	125 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	146 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	53 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	114 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	86 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	84 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	144 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	100 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	107 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.5 in
February	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
March	65°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
April	68°F (20°C)	1.1 in
May	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
June	67°F (20°C)	9.4 in
July	73°F (23°C)	9.4 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	9.6 in	Wettest
September	65°F (19°C)	9.4 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.9 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.9 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.4").

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