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Weather & Climate in San Buenaventura, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Buenaventura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,911 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,911 ft (2,716 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2660°N, 99.6733°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 127 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 141 km | 57 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 112 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 120 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 144 km | 54 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 87 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 77 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 117 km | 93 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 131 km | 55 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M4.4 | 150 km | 82 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 186 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 248 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 286 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 20 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 61 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 62 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
San Buenaventura has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").