San Rafael, Mexico

Full City Profile

548 Population 7/sq mi density

8,780 ft Elevation 2,676 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.2°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,780 ft (2,676 m)
Area	73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	19.7300°N, 100.2233°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"

16% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	149 km
Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	141 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	119 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	63 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	135 km
Jun 21, 1996	4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico	M4.3	146 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	143 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	135 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	71 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	27 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	107 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	140 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	127 km
May 28, 2007	6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico	M4.1	141 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	117 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	126 km
Apr 17, 2010	5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico	M4.0	147 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	33 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	37 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico	M3.9	130 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	274 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	226 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	252 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	277 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	299 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	237 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	252 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (37 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	37 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	85 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	136 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	160 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	166 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	177 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.8 in
February	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in
March	53°F (12°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	56°F (14°C)	0.7 in
May	58°F (15°C)	2.2 in
June	58°F (14°C)	5.6 in
July	59°F (15°C)	7.9 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	57°F (14°C)	7.0 in
September	56°F (14°C)	5.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
November	52°F (11°C)	0.6 in
December	50°F (10°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").

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