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Weather & Climate in San Jerónimo Sosola, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Jerónimo Sosola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,329 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3667°N, 97.0332°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
573 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 146 km | 61 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 121 km | 70 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 86 km | 63 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 73 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 42 km | 62 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 132 km | 68 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.4 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 56 km |
| Mar 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Cerro del Aire, Mexico | M5.3 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 180 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 216 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 177 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 133 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 172 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 164 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 164 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 215 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 149 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 187 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in |
San Jerónimo Sosola has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").