San Rafael, Mexico

Full City Profile

508 Population 0/sq mi density

3,937 ft Elevation 1,200 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	69.7°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Area	1,249.3 sq mi (3,235.8 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	23.1249°N, 99.7940°W
Timezone	America/Monterrey

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.2"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023	15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M5.0	34 km
Jun 5, 2023	11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M4.6	38 km
Jun 4, 2004	5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico	M4.4	135 km
Apr 17, 2006	21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico	M4.1	148 km
Jun 25, 2013	22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico	M4.0	68 km
Jan 25, 2008	12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico	M4.0	150 km
Aug 23, 1993	6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico	M4.0	92 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2010	Alex	Category 2	118 km
2005	Emily	Category 3	236 km
2000	Keith	Category 1	203 km
1996	Dolly	Category 1	274 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	273 km
1988	Gilbert	Category 4	193 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in	Driest
March	69°F (20°C)	0.4 in
April	73°F (23°C)	1.0 in
May	76°F (24°C)	2.0 in
June	76°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
July	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	2.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	3.0 in
October	70°F (21°C)	1.4 in
November	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
December	62°F (16°C)	0.5 in

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 60°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (0.4").

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