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Weather & Climate in Benemérito Juárez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benemérito Juárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 75.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 375.6 sq mi (972.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1194°N, 96.0019°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
533 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 61 km | 107 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 123 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 13 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 115 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 125 km | 73 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico | M5.7 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 64 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 107 km | 127 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 68 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 67 km | 110 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 69 km | 100 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 136 km | 71 km |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico | M5.0 | 107 km | 122 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 51 km | 77 km |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico | M4.9 | 142 km | 137 km |
| Oct 9, 2001 | 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico | M4.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 67 km |
| Dec 20, 1991 | 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico | M4.9 | 145 km | 134 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 250 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 281 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 121 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 128 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | 86 mph | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (98 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 98 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 168 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 176 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 190 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 19.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in |
Benemérito Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in February to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.5") and March the driest (1.5").