All Countries
Weather & Climate in San Leonel, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Leonel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,642 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,642 ft (1,110 m) |
| Area | 615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3498°N, 104.7021°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 128 km | 16 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 136 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 51 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 90 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 38 km | 29 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 36 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 60 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 113 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico | M3.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 73 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 111 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 111 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 228 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 185 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 100 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 244 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 196 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 82 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 273 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 297 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 32 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 12.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
San Leonel has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.4") and March the driest (0.1").