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Weather & Climate in El Rucio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rucio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 13.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,535 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,535 ft (1,992 m) |
| Area | 3,517.4 sq mi (9,110.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4070°N, 102.0814°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 1 | — | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
El Rucio has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.6") and March the driest (0.2").