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Weather & Climate in San Juan la Ciénega, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan la Ciénega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,616 ft (1,407 m) |
| Area | 136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8510°N, 98.2805°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
458 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 81 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 130 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 129 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 80 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 118 km | 73 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 103 km | 52 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 124 km | 24 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 35 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 107 km | 62 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 32 km | 52 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 134 km | 31 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 61 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 33 km | 57 km |
| Mar 13, 1996 | 12 km SE of Coacoyulichán, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Aug 16, 2013 | 3 km NW of El Pitahayo, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 21 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 134 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 151 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 206 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 156 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 287 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 195 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 149 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 130 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 124 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (135 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 163 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 169 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 180 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
San Juan la Ciénega has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.1").