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Weather & Climate in Benito Juárez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Benito Juárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 288.6 sq mi (747.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.1158°N, 111.8272°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 18, 2024 | 64 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 31 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 41 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 31 km ENE of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 57 km E of Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 6 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 104 km S of Villa Morelos, Mexico | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 27, 1994 | 40 km SE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 66 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2012 | 94 km W of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Baja California Sur, Mexico | M4.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 26 km WNW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 33 km WNW of Loreto, Mexico | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2007 | 77 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 44 km W of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 60 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 1, 1996 | 47 km ESE of Loreto, Mexico | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 41 km WSW of Puerto Adolfo Lopez Mateos, Mexico | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2004 | 61 km SW of Puerto San Carlos, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2013 | Gulf of California | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
| 2023 | Norma | Category 2 | 86 mph | 285 km |
| 2023 | Hilary | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Kay | Category 1 | 86 mph | 164 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 2 | 104 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Genevieve | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 246 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 49 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 127 mph | 33 km |
| 2014 | Norbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 142 km |
| 2012 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 117 km |
| 2009 | Jimena | Category 3 | 109 mph | 45 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 3 | 115 mph | 72 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 153 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 124 km |
| 2004 | Javier | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 108 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 165 km |
| 2001 | Juliette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 150 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1810 | MEXICO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Comondu-La Purisima (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Comondu-La Purisima | Volcanic field | 780 m (2,559 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in |
Benito Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (1.5") and May the driest (0.0").