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Weather & Climate in San Mateo Peñasco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Mateo Peñasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1514°N, 97.5334°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,643 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 | 137 km | 61 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 138 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 88 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 122 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 105 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 99 km | 22 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 107 km | 73 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 125 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 158 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 246 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 154 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 82 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 265 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 209 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 295 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 117 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 105 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 104 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
San Mateo Peñasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").