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Weather & Climate in San José de Gracia, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de Gracia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,257 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,257 ft (1,907 m) |
| Area | 602.8 sq mi (1,561.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6747°N, 102.5699°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 48 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Dec 12, 2001 | 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Oct 13, 2003 | 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.2 | 63 km | 62 km |
| Feb 20, 2005 | 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 40 km |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Michoacan, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 4 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 35 km | 15 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Nov 19, 2000 | 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 66 km |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 99 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 97 km | 67 km |
| Apr 2, 2003 | 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 106 km | 2 km |
| Apr 7, 2003 | 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 71 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 108 km | 29 km |
| Nov 15, 2000 | 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico | M3.8 | 116 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 211 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 279 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 192 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 291 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 109 mph | 237 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 2 | 109 mph | 259 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 98 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 125 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San José de Gracia has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (0.1").