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Weather & Climate in San Juan, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Juan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 912 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation912 ft (278 m)
Area2,572.5 sq mi (6,662.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates23.8789°N, 106.3239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.79"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Jul 12, 2009 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico M5.1 134 km 34 km
Sep 5, 2011 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico M4.5 132 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2003 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico M4.5 146 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2025 8 km ENE of Culiacán, Mexico M4.2 144 km 10 km
Sep 2, 1994 91 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.2 144 km 33 km
Sep 5, 2011 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico M4.1 128 km 5 km
Aug 1, 1994 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M4.0 123 km 33 km
Jul 27, 1994 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.9 114 km 33 km
Jul 28, 1994 92 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico M3.8 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Roslyn Category 3 121 mph 184 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 98 mph 111 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 43 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 86 mph 290 km
2018 Willa Category 3 115 mph 129 km
2013 Manuel Category 1 75 mph 192 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 90 km
2006 John Category 3 115 mph 294 km
2003 Ignacio Category 2 104 mph 270 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 138 mph 225 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 256 km
1998 Isis Category 1 75 mph 293 km
1995 Ismael Category 1 81 mph 266 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 129 km
1993 Lidia Category 2 98 mph 127 km
1989 Kiko Category 3 115 mph 216 km
1986 Paine Category 2 98 mph 263 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 75 mph 153 km
1986 Newton Category 1 75 mph 238 km
1985 Waldo Category 2 104 mph 140 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Durango Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,075 m (6,808 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Warmest
July 80°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.7 in

San Juan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and April the driest (0.1").

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