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Weather & Climate in San José del Sitio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Sitio experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,350 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,350 ft (2,545 m) |
| Area | 138.4 sq mi (358.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6026°N, 99.6663°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 124 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 76 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 51 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 55 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 115 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 256 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 289 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 56 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 65 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 81 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
San José del Sitio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").