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Weather & Climate in San José, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 498/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2456°N, 92.3083°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2007 | Gulf of America | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2016 | Gulf of America | M4.7 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.6 | 147 km | 223 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 124 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Jan 23, 2011 | 72 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 102 km | 96 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico | M4.4 | 94 km | 103 km |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico | M4.3 | 32 km | 124 km |
| Dec 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico | M4.3 | 58 km | 194 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 91 km NNW of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2015 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Mar 14, 1996 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 2012 | 13 km W of Nuevo Volcán Chichonal, Mexico | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 57 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 162 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 183 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 217 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (1.6").