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Weather & Climate in El Carretón, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carretón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,155 ft (1,876 m) |
| Area | 1,720.4 sq mi (4,455.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6305°N, 100.9806°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 67 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
El Carretón has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.3").