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Weather & Climate in San José Ithó, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José Ithó experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,891 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,891 ft (2,710 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,058/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1642°N, 100.1271°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| 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 | 77 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 2 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 81 km | 6 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 85 km | 19 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 119 km | 98 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 89 km | 29 km |
| Jun 4, 2000 | 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico | M3.7 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 97 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 287 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 256 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 217 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 296 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 86 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 124 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 160 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 173 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 0.3 in |
San José Ithó has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 47°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.3").