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Weather & Climate in El Barrancón del Tío Blas (El Barrancón), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Barrancón del Tío Blas (El Barrancón) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 2,948.6 sq mi (7,636.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.0156°N, 97.7169°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 41 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 237 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 27 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 24 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 196 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 84 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 48 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in |
El Barrancón del Tío Blas (El Barrancón) has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 60°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (0.5").