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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal de la Barranca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,710 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,710 ft (826 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.0445°N, 103.4289°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 62 km |
| Jul 24, 2000 | 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 127 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 117 km | 88 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 244 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 118 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 209 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 109 mph | 220 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 1981 | Otis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 112 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
San Cristóbal de la Barranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (0.1").