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Weather & Climate in El Pensil, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Pensil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 691.2 sq mi (1,790.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.7047°N, 99.4006°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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 102 km | 14 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 5 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 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 132 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 265 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 288 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
El Pensil has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 63°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.6").