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Weather & Climate in San Juan del Río, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,937 ft (1,200 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8829°N, 96.1608°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,503 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 123 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 112 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 104 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 109 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 106 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 28 km | 63 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 119 km | 120 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 133 km | 40 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 62 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 37 km | 68 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 120 km | 28 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 102 km | 95 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 210 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 282 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 112 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 144 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 234 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 265 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 153 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 111 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 112 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 75 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 82 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 133 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
San Juan del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").