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Weather & Climate in San Miguel del Valle, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel del Valle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,846 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,846 ft (1,782 m) |
| Area | 325.1 sq mi (842.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0208°N, 96.4173°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,116 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 | 120 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 109 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 129 km | 101 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 73 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 143 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 19 km | 63 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 40 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 113 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 61 km | 68 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 130 km | 95 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 116 km | 28 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 107 km | 34 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 111 km |
| Jun 24, 2020 | 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 4 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 201 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 264 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 125 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 139 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 213 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 156 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 126 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 134 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 104 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
San Miguel del Valle has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.3").