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Weather & Climate in San Francisco la Paz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0967°N, 94.1289°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,807 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 76 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 25 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 84 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 132 km | 87 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 84 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 86 km | 87 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 63 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 125 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 100 km | 120 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 211 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 114 km | 103 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 7 km | 144 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 117 km | 101 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 126 km | 127 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 98 km | 96 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 42 km | 97 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico | M5.5 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 93 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 276 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 103 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 282 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 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 | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 100 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 6.0 in |
San Francisco la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and April the driest (1.9").