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Weather & Climate in San Cristóbal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Cristóbal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,742 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,742 ft (2,055 m) |
| Area | 502.6 sq mi (1,301.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6805°N, 101.9398°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 297 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.2").