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Weather & Climate in El Abra, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Abra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 76.1°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 293.7 sq mi (760.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6203°N, 99.0202°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 272 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 132 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 267 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 115 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 215 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in |
El Abra has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").