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Weather & Climate in Rinconadas del Bosque, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rinconadas del Bosque enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 19.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,207 ft (1,892 m) |
| Area | 299.0 sq mi (774.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0853°N, 101.1983°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 150 km | 83 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 4 km |
| May 26, 2014 | 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 72 km |
| Nov 28, 1995 | 32 km NNE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 89 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 110 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 39 km | 15 km |
| Apr 2, 2011 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 114 km |
| Dec 18, 2001 | 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 53 km |
| May 5, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 86 km |
| Jan 28, 2011 | 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 95 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 66 km |
| Feb 27, 2002 | 21 km ESE of Poturo, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 71 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico | M3.9 | 148 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 282 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 63 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 125 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Rinconadas del Bosque has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (0.2").