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Weather & Climate in Candela, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 1,842.6 sq mi (4,772.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.8384°N, 100.6663°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico | M3.6 | 105 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 2 | 92 mph | 256 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 145 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Candela has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 55°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and March the driest (0.4").