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Weather & Climate in Loma de San José, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Loma de San José experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,123 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,123 ft (2,476 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6422°N, 99.3278°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 150 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 76 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 150 km | 55 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 49 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 139 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 195 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 242 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 66 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 75 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 100 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 101 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 197 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Loma de San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.3").