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Weather & Climate in El Charquito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Charquito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,085 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.4°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,085 ft (1,550 m) |
| Area | 263.1 sq mi (681.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6278°N, 100.6930°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 287 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
El Charquito has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.7") and February the driest (0.3").