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Weather & Climate in Puebla, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puebla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 92°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average92°F (33°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area268.2 sq mi (694.7 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates32.5665°N, 115.3539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tijuana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.6"
93% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11,174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 32 km 10 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 19 km 6 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 54 km 9 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 28 km 7 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 71 km 7 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 59 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 124 km 10 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 31 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2010 20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA M5.4 141 km 12 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 53 km 8 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 34 km 10 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 31 km 6 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 54 km 8 km
Dec 3, 1991 71km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 100 km 6 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 45 km 10 km
Mar 23, 1994 35km E of Maneadero, B.C., MX M5.3 122 km 5 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 29 km 10 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 69 km 6 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 69 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2025 5 km S of Julian, CA M5.2 127 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 74 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BORDER 6 (5,301 acres, 2012).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2012 BORDER 6 5,301 85 km
2007 INKOPAH 5,037 66 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 100 km
1999 SHOCKEY 3,522 99 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 88 km
2012 SHOCKEY 2,667 92 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 94 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 99 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 85 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,847 98 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 93 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 87 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 89 km
1992 MANZANITA 1,091 92 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 90 km
2012 OLD 2 1,058 96 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 60 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 92°F (33°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 92°F (33°C) 0.4 in
September 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest

Puebla has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 56°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 2.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.4") and May the driest (0.0").

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