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Weather & Climate in San José del Carmen, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1,789.0 sq mi (4,633.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8695°N, 94.0852°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,078 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 132 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 78 km | 166 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 98 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 120 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 102 km | 127 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 91 km | 144 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 126 km | 97 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 111 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 124 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 84 km | 146 km |
| Jun 28, 2015 | 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico | M5.4 | 144 km | 89 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 117 km | 140 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 48 km | 172 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 61 km | 190 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 95 km | 140 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 54 km | 155 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 120 km | 51 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 24 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 197 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 118 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 107 km |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in |
San José del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.7") and April the driest (1.7").