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Weather & Climate in San Miguel, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4641°N, 99.3021°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 148 km | 48 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 68 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 97 km | 34 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 113 km | 80 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 50 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 78 km | 52 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 105 km | 24 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 62 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico | M5.5 | 71 km | 11 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 138 km | 57 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 41 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 56 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 90 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 255 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 95 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 296 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 203 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 288 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 67 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 219 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 258 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 71 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 190 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 43 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 137 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 75 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 90 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 109 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 43 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 73 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 107 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 36 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 63 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 181 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in |
San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.1").