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Weather & Climate in El Salvador, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Salvador enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 15.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,807 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Area | 1,000.4 sq mi (2,591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5206°N, 100.8674°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 15, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 79 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico | M3.4 | 118 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
El Salvador has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.4").