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Weather & Climate in Barrio Lázaro Cárdenas (San Rafael), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio Lázaro Cárdenas (San Rafael) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,448 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,448 ft (2,270 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2486°N, 99.8356°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 62 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 3 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 86 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 103 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 108 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 133 km | 98 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 121 km | 29 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 129 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 224 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 186 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 104 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 127 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 150 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Barrio Lázaro Cárdenas (San Rafael) has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.3").