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Weather & Climate in El Refugio de Peñuelas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Refugio de Peñuelas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,115 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,115 ft (1,864 m) |
| Area | 295.5 sq mi (765.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.7164°N, 102.2894°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 150 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 265 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 257 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
El Refugio de Peñuelas has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (0.1").