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Weather & Climate in Río de Medina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río de Medina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Area | 2,207.6 sq mi (5,717.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 23.5007°N, 103.0169°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Sep 20, 2024 | 10 km E of Emilio Carranza, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1995 | 6 km NNW of San Antonio del Cipres, Mexico | M4.1 | 76 km | 10 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 191 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 260 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 156 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Río de Medina has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.8") and March the driest (0.2").