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Weather & Climate in San Francisco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,602 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,602 ft (2,622 m) |
| Area | 212.4 sq mi (550.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6804°N, 99.7488°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 127 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 65 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 93 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 74 km | 19 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 61 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 64 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 93 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 44°F in January to 59°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and February the driest (0.5").