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Weather & Climate in Francisco I. Madero, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francisco I. Madero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 39.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 296.3 sq mi (767.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5819°N, 104.8193°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 146 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 23 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 29 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 32 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 8 km | 104 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 142 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 101 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 88 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 177 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 150 mph | 159 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 128 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 187 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 61 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 151 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 60 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 13.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
Francisco I. Madero has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 60°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.1") and April the driest (0.0").