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Weather & Climate in Ciudad Apodaca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciudad Apodaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,414 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,414 ft (431 m) |
| Area | 70.9 sq mi (183.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.7820°N, 100.1884°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 15, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico | M4.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 102 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 71 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 37 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 28 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 8 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 41 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 79 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.6 | 54 km | 38 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico | M3.6 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 101 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 256 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 173 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 3 | 115 mph | 254 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 192 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 206 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8 in |
Ciudad Apodaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.7").