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Weather & Climate in El Tanque de los Jiménez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tanque de los Jiménez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,132 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,132 ft (1,869 m) |
| Area | 295.5 sq mi (765.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.7085°N, 102.3734°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 15 km |
| 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 | 141 km | 67 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 146 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 | — | 257 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 288 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 250 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 247 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 | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
El Tanque de los Jiménez has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.1").