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Weather & Climate in San Felipe de Híjar, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Felipe de Híjar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,969 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,969 ft (905 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9012°N, 104.7216°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 138 km | 63 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 143 km | 68 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 96 km | 59 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 133 km | 71 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 56 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 55 km | 13 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 26 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 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 | 26 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 137 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 208 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 78 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 178 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 219 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 56 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 177 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 212 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 113 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 185 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 33 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
San Felipe de Híjar has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (0.1").