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Weather & Climate in San Joaquín, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Joaquín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,923 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,923 ft (2,415 m) |
| Area | 272.3 sq mi (705.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9156°N, 99.5652°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 78 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 45 km | 3 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 65 km | 16 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 39 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 199 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 208 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 133 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
San Joaquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").