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Weather & Climate in Comales, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Comales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 249 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1814°N, 98.9186°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 107 km | 18 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 109 km | 37 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 77 km | 8 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 93 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.6 | 84 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 103 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 4 | 132 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 237 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 117 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 133 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 131 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 176 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 167 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 96 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Wildfire History
11 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BURNS RANCH FIRE (58,395 acres, 2008).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2008 | BURNS RANCH FIRE | 58,395 | 90 km |
| 2008 | UNNAMED | 3,389 | 78 km |
| 2008 | JONES RANCH | 2,998 | 82 km |
| 2005 | 2686 | 2,979 | 64 km |
| 2010 | ENCINITOS RANCH | 1,967 | 86 km |
| 2011 | ENCINITOS | 1,748 | 89 km |
| 2008 | SAN RAFAEL RANCH | 1,407 | 81 km |
| 2005 | BORREGO | 1,392 | 78 km |
| 2004 | ROMAN COMPLEX | 1,241 | 63 km |
| 2022 | LA PALOMA | 1,214 | 34 km |
| 2022 | MILLER | 1,005 | 95 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Comales has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 57°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and March the driest (0.6").