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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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 334 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 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,877 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,877 ft (2,401 m)
Area65.1 sq mi (168.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates19.2705°N, 97.1869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 102 km 70 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 136 km 73 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 135 km 56 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 136 km 88 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 125 km 8 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 52 km 10 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 110 km 14 km
Jun 5, 1992 14 km N of Arbolillo, Mexico M4.4 148 km 39 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 115 km 17 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 115 km 17 km
Sep 1, 1997 12 km ENE of Salinas, Mexico M4.3 147 km 33 km
Dec 8, 2000 21 km ESE of Santiago Chazumba, Mexico M4.3 134 km 69 km
Jun 24, 1999 4 km SSW of Totoltepec de Guerrero, Mexico M4.2 140 km 9 km
May 17, 2012 3 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.2 128 km 22 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 88 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2010 9 km SSW of Axuxco, Mexico M4.1 125 km 76 km
Jul 18, 2008 25 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 146 km 61 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 149 km 5 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 97 km 33 km
Feb 9, 2007 19 km E of Santiago Miltepec, Mexico M4.1 147 km 71 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 147 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 148 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 102 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 58 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 137 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 137 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 252 km
2000 Keith Category 1 86 mph 243 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 250 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 217 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 182 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gloria, La (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 9 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 16 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 25 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 28 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 30 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 53 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 64 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 153 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
February 48°F (9°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 51°F (11°C) 1.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 1.7 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 7.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 7.0 in
September 52°F (11°C) 7.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in Coldest

San Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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