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Weather & Climate in Adolfo Ruiz Cortines, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 1,425.8 sq mi (3,692.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6151°N, 98.4615°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 139 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 257 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 58 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 169 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 220 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 187 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in |
Adolfo Ruiz Cortines has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.5").