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Weather & Climate in Francisco Rueda, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Francisco Rueda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1,789.0 sq mi (4,633.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8292°N, 93.9339°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,018 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 121 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 81 km | 166 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 123 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 120 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 88 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 118 km | 127 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 126 km | 97 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 142 km | 111 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico | M5.4 | 147 km | 89 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 95 km | 146 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 125 km | 124 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 111 km | 140 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 42 km | 172 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 67 km | 155 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 53 km | 190 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 93 km | 140 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 130 km | 51 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 32 km | 59 km |
| Jun 22, 2008 | 14 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.1 | 125 km | 132 km |
| May 2, 2014 | 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.1 | 64 km | 148 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 268 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 198 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 91 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in |
Francisco Rueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and April the driest (1.9").