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Weather & Climate in Punta de Piedra, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Punta de Piedra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 2,948.6 sq mi (7,636.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4950°N, 97.7436°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2017 | Harvey | Category 3 | 121 mph | 275 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 33 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 37 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 80 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 4 | 144 mph | 246 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 33 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 161 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Punta de Piedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 61°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and March the driest (0.6").