Weather & Climate in San José del Arbolito, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Arbolito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 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 16.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 263.1 sq mi (681.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6792°N, 100.8444°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 2004 | 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 146 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in |
San José del Arbolito has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.3").
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