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Weather & Climate in San Antonio, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Antonio enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,270 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,270 ft (1,911 m)
Area299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates19.6672°N, 101.2681°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 115 km 70 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 127 km 67 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 109 km 82 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 115 km 76 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 122 km 77 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 138 km 72 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 119 km 62 km
Mar 3, 2019 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.1 137 km 49 km
Oct 29, 1990 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico M5.1 112 km 99 km
Jun 16, 2019 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M5.1 133 km 61 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 127 km 61 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 146 km 77 km
Mar 20, 2006 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M4.9 123 km 68 km
May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 115 km 107 km
Feb 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M4.8 129 km 59 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 120 km 86 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 122 km 77 km
Jan 2, 2002 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M4.7 103 km 83 km
Oct 18, 1994 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico M4.7 124 km 86 km
Aug 6, 2005 12 km NE of Guayameo, Mexico M4.6 142 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Otis Category 4 98 mph 241 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 86 mph 283 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 161 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 mph 298 km
1996 Alma Category 2 104 mph 220 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 145 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 86 mph 275 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 115 mph 268 km
1984 Odile Category 2 98 mph 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 54 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 111 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
July 62°F (17°C) 7.6 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in

San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.2").

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