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Weather & Climate in San José del Valle, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José del Valle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7638°N, 105.2281°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 102 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 109 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 83 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 108 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 134 km | 57 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 111 km | 59 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 90 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
33 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 66 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 94 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 160 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 26 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 148 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 185 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 91 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 299 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 202 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 209 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 78 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 123 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 84 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 85 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
San José del Valle has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").