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Weather & Climate in San Miguel Cañadas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel Cañadas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,074 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,074 ft (2,461 m) |
| Area | 97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7222°N, 99.3453°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
163 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 109 km | 0 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 2 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 116 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 115 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 192 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 75 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 101 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
San Miguel Cañadas has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").