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Weather & Climate in El Olvido (San Francisco), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Olvido (San Francisco) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 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 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,005 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,005 ft (2,135 m) |
| Area | 87.1 sq mi (225.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0289°N, 97.1142°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 79 km | 70 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 73 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 122 km | 56 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 121 km | 88 km |
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 118 km | 8 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2010 | 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico | M4.6 | 135 km | 64 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.5 | 126 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 1992 | 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico | M4.4 | 136 km | 39 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Dec 8, 2000 | 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico | M4.3 | 111 km | 69 km |
| Sep 1, 1997 | 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico | M4.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 20, 2015 | 8 km WNW of Santiago, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Oct 22, 2012 | 3 km ENE of Santiago Huajolotitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 65 km |
| Aug 29, 2002 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 70 km |
| May 17, 2012 | 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 36 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 164 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 164 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 208 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 16 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 21 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 52 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 81 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 81 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
El Olvido (San Francisco) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.4").