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Weather & Climate in San Antonio el Paso, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Antonio el Paso experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,576 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,576 ft (2,614 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1472°N, 98.6161°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 3 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 55 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 130 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 37 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 103 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 166 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 249 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 152 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 150 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 130 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 133 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 166 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 170 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 179 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 188 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in |
San Antonio el Paso has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 50°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.6").