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Weather & Climate in San José de las Torres, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de las Torres enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,192 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,192 ft (2,192 m) |
| Area | 299.8 sq mi (776.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6567°N, 101.1192°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
145 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 120 km | 70 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 126 km | 67 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 120 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 109 km | 82 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 76 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 133 km | 72 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 116 km | 62 km |
| Oct 29, 1990 | 6 km NE of El Chauz, Mexico | M5.1 | 122 km | 99 km |
| Mar 3, 2019 | 6 km SW of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.1 | 138 km | 49 km |
| Jun 16, 2019 | 16 km SW of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 61 km |
| Sep 21, 2002 | 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 61 km |
| Mar 22, 2019 | 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.9 | 142 km | 77 km |
| Mar 20, 2006 | 8 km W of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M4.9 | 129 km | 68 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 117 km | 77 km |
| Feb 5, 2012 | 7 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M4.8 | 129 km | 59 km |
| May 22, 2025 | 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico | M4.8 | 126 km | 107 km |
| Nov 17, 1991 | 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M4.8 | 118 km | 86 km |
| Jan 2, 2002 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M4.7 | 107 km | 83 km |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 7 km S of El Chauz, Mexico | M4.7 | 134 km | 86 km |
| Apr 15, 2008 | 13 km NW of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M4.7 | 150 km | 66 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 171 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 286 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 279 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 69 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 96 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
San José de las Torres has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.3").