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Weather & Climate in General Cepeda, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
General Cepeda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,816 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 1,422.1 sq mi (3,683.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3777°N, 101.4757°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| Feb 28, 1993 | 73 km NNE of Parras de la Fuente, Mexico | M3.8 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Nov 16, 1991 | Coahuila-Nuevo Leon border region, Mexico | M3.6 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 5 km SW of Santiago, Mexico | M3.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
General Cepeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and March the driest (0.2").