Weather & Climate in San Francisco, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Francisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,720 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	69.2°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,720 ft (829 m)
Area	1,587.2 sq mi (4,110.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	16.6028°N, 91.7353°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.4"

112% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 14.02"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

257 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	100 km	164 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	123 km	211 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	88 km	261 km
Oct 17, 2000	4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico	M5.8	126 km	181 km
Jan 17, 2009	5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico	M5.8	144 km	169 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	87 km	10 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	118 km	257 km
Jul 30, 2013	9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico	M5.4	146 km	122 km
Jun 26, 2012	8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala	M5.4	140 km	168 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	95 km	216 km
Feb 8, 2002	7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico	M5.4	131 km	210 km
Jun 6, 2006	8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala	M5.3	136 km	208 km
Feb 23, 2010	16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.3	96 km	9 km
Jun 16, 2014	6 km SSW of Cuilco, Guatemala	M5.2	142 km	10 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	46 km	10 km
Mar 20, 2010	13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.2	89 km	40 km
May 6, 2023	11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M5.0	107 km	178 km
Jul 25, 2021	Mexico-Guatemala border region	M5.0	90 km	206 km
Jan 14, 2000	11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico	M5.0	89 km	241 km
May 25, 2008	7 km NW of Concepción Tutuapa, Guatemala	M5.0	147 km	199 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	81 mph	235 km
2010	Richard	Category 1	75 mph	284 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS	Meteorological	50.0 m	19	148 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (168 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tacana	Stratovolcano	4,064 m (13,333 ft)	1986	168 km
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	180 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
February	65°F (19°C)	1.9 in
March	69°F (20°C)	1.8 in	Driest
April	71°F (22°C)	2.4 in
May	73°F (23°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	13.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	10.8 in
August	71°F (22°C)	11.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	14.0 in	Wettest
October	70°F (21°C)	8.9 in
November	67°F (20°C)	4.3 in
December	65°F (18°C)	3.0 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and March the driest (1.8").

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