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Weather & Climate in Barrio de San Carlos, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio de San Carlos experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,520 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,520 ft (2,597 m) |
| Area | 212.3 sq mi (549.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4314°N, 99.6914°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
213 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 141 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 140 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 134 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 55 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 70 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 38 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 51 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 55 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 76 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 52 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 203 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 37 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 59 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 71 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
Barrio de San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (0.4").