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Weather & Climate in El Ranchito (San Isidro), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Ranchito (San Isidro) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 30.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,180 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,180 ft (1,274 m) |
| Area | 234.9 sq mi (608.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6014°N, 103.7839°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
36 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 143 km | 95 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 102 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 52 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2011 | 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 94 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 56 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 62 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico | M4.2 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 4 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 2, 1998 | 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 89 km |
| Jun 2, 2005 | 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 29 km |
| Dec 14, 2013 | 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 105 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 86 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 245 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 271 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 65 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 276 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 207 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 110 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 95 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
El Ranchito (San Isidro) has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and April the driest (0.1").