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Weather & Climate in El Tunal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tunal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,526 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,526 ft (2,294 m) |
| Area | 776.0 sq mi (2,009.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4205°N, 100.6355°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 114 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico | M3.8 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.6 | 108 km | 38 km |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 22 km S of China, Mexico | M3.6 | 141 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 252 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 2 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 206 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
El Tunal has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 48°F in January to 61°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.6").