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Weather & Climate in El Potrero de San Diego, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Potrero de San Diego enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,812 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,812 ft (2,686 m) |
| Area | 123.1 sq mi (318.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.4890°N, 100.0821°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 131 km | 53 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 141 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 77 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 139 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 72 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 124 km | 56 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 149 km | 86 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 128 km | 77 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 136 km | 87 km |
| Sep 21, 1995 | 29 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 95 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 95 km | 70 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 89 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 60 km |
| Apr 8, 2021 | 4 km ESE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 56 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 63 km | 4 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 82 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 133 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 161 mph | 200 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 253 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 280 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 20 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 54 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 110 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
El Potrero de San Diego has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").