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Weather & Climate in Buenos Aires, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Buenos Aires 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 8,353 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,353 ft (2,546 m)
Area138.4 sq mi (358.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates19.6175°N, 99.6679°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 125 km 70 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 108 km 4 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 129 km 15 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 72 km 15 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 66 km 5 km
May 28, 2007 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 133 km 55 km
Mar 2, 2002 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico M4.1 148 km 51 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 142 km 0 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 127 km 1 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 129 km 0 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 126 km 5 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 143 km 1 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 114 km 76 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 111 km 5 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 132 km 1 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 132 km 1 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 113 km 2 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 137 km 1 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 94 km 5 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 63 km 15 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
2025 Erick Category 1 75 mph 283 km
2024 John Category 1 75 mph 258 km
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 223 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 299 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 290 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 266 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 291 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 283 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 218 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 276 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 57 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 66 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 82 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 107 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 7.6 in
July 50°F (10°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 8.0 in
September 58°F (14°C) 6.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 51°F (10°C) 0.5 in

Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").

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