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Weather & Climate in San Benito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Benito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,510 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,510 ft (2,594 m) |
| Area | 119.3 sq mi (309.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7070°N, 102.3213°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
132 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 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 77 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 105 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 107 km | 95 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 61 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 91 km | 99 km |
| May 11, 2021 | 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.0 | 113 km | 58 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 133 km | 68 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 80 km | 107 km |
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 130 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 20 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 102 km | 86 km |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.7 | 125 km | 76 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 136 km | 83 km |
| Oct 12, 1997 | 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico | M4.6 | 130 km | 101 km |
| Sep 8, 2010 | 18 km ESE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 79 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 57 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2022 | 20 km ESE of Aguililla, Mexico | M4.5 | 120 km | 78 km |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 28 km WSW of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 50 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 262 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 205 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 123 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 127 mph | 291 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 205 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 190 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 1 | — | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 62 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
San Benito has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 54°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.2").