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Weather & Climate in El Sabino, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Sabino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,499 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,499 ft (1,981 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0016°N, 102.9414°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 101 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 76 km | 95 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 58 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 140 km | 107 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 140 km | 76 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 88 km | 102 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 57 km |
| May 3, 1992 | 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 107 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2008 | 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 65 km |
| Feb 7, 1998 | 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico | M4.4 | 116 km | 96 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico | M4.4 | 141 km | 77 km |
| Apr 28, 1992 | 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 89 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 70 km | 48 km |
| Apr 14, 2005 | 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jan 11, 2011 | 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico | M4.3 | 111 km | 94 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 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 | 190 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 170 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 162 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 109 mph | 295 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 3 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 230 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 195 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 164 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 219 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 159 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 175 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 145 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 111 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 89 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
El Sabino has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.2").