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Weather & Climate in Carmen Rusia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Carmen Rusia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 53.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,219 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 341 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Area | 1,587.2 sq mi (4,110.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5758°N, 91.8378°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
282 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 90 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 147 km | 100 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 77 km | 261 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 169 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 181 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 112 km | 211 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 107 km | 257 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 136 km | 122 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 135 km | 168 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 85 km | 216 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 120 km | 210 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 132 km | 208 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.2 | 93 km | 40 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2023 | 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico | M5.0 | 98 km | 178 km |
| Jul 25, 2021 | Mexico-Guatemala border region | M5.0 | 81 km | 206 km |
| May 25, 2008 | 7 km NW of Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala | M5.0 | 143 km | 199 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 163 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in |
Carmen Rusia has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.6") and March the driest (1.5").