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Weather & Climate in San Juan Capistrano, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Capistrano has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 292 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 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,917 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,917 ft (1,194 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.6430°N, 104.1010°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 135 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 132 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 114 km | 10 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 |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 222 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 82 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 149 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 240 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | — | 298 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 292 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 42 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 149 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 227 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 271 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
San Juan Capistrano has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 61°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (0.1").