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Weather & Climate in El Troncón, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Troncón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Area | 601.6 sq mi (1,558.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.4927°N, 104.3870°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 69 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 2 | 109 mph | 187 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 121 mph | 126 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 281 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 66 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 206 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in |
El Troncón has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 54°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (0.2").