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Weather & Climate in San José el Vidrio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José el Vidrio 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 8,606 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 | 8,606 ft (2,623 m) |
| Area | 300.0 sq mi (777.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6533°N, 99.3842°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
168 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 80 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 146 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 76 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 55 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 95 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 284 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 265 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 238 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 200 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 284 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 237 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 69 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 72 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 95 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
San José el Vidrio has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (0.5").