Weather & Climate in Puente del Carmen, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puente del Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,745 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,745 ft (2,056 m) |
| Area | 16.7 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.8866°N, 100.6415°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 107 km | 67 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 126 km | 29 km |
| Feb 6, 2008 | 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico | M3.7 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 122 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 147 km | 35 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 134 km | 85 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 146 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico | M3.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Jun 26, 2000 | 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico | M3.4 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 14, 2000 | 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Sep 19, 1999 | 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico | M3.4 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Mar 29, 1998 | 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico | M3.3 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 149 km | 20 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 |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 163 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Puente del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and March the driest (0.3").