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San Rafael, Mexico

Full City Profile

971 Population 3/sq mi density
3,333 ft Elevation 1,016 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.1°F
32% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,333 ft (1,016 m)
Area326.2 sq mi (844.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.5889°N, 99.7083°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 32 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 37 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 14 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 56 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 33 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 51 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 52 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 45 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 30 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 86 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 86 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 74 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 26 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 142 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 241 km
2017 Katia Category 1 292 km
2010 Alex Category 2 260 km
2007 Dean Category 2 278 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 297 km
2000 Keith Category 1 218 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 208 km
1993 Gert Category 2 156 km
1990 Diana Category 2 251 km
1988 Debby Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 71°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.3").

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