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Weather & Climate in El Refugio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Refugio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,681 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,681 ft (1,122 m) |
| Area | 381.5 sq mi (988.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4325°N, 103.1724°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.
| May 31, 1995 | 6 km WNW of Pasaje, Mexico | M3.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico | M3.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
El Refugio has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and March the driest (0.1").