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Weather & Climate in Plomosas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plomosas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 53.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,558 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,558 ft (1,694 m) |
| Area | 233.8 sq mi (605.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9121°N, 99.1696°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 40 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 17 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 86 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 53 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 68 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 34 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 115 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 160 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 170 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 93 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Plomosas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.4").