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Weather & Climate in San Benito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Benito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 591 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.9°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.5418°N, 107.7637°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Mar 16, 1990 | 72 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M6.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1991 | 43 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 34 km |
| Jan 6, 1998 | 61 km WSW of Dautillos, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 16 km N of Badiraguato, Mexico | M4.5 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 8, 2024 | 86 km SW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 1999 | 34 km WSW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M4.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 16, 2009 | 50 km SW of Altata, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2009 | 20 km NNW of Sanalona, Mexico | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 56 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 35 km SSW of Palos Verdes, Mexico | M3.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2001 | 55 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 1999 | 63 km SSW of El Huitusi, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 47 km WSW of Altata, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 12 km SW of Bachoco, Mexico | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 2004 | 89 km SW of Costa Azul, Mexico | M3.5 | 149 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 231 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 86 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 187 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 81 mph | 258 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 105 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 290 km |
| 2003 | Marty | Category 2 | 98 mph | 276 km |
| 2003 | Ignacio | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 134 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 134 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 110 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 121 mph | 274 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 2 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 194 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 109 mph | 125 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in |
San Benito has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 65°F in January to 86°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (0.1").