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Weather & Climate in San Miguel la Sardina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel la Sardina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 268.8 sq mi (696.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2942°N, 93.3525°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
822 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 52 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 105 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 145 km | 83 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 125 km | 113 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 261 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 103 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 133 km | 101 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 83 km | 144 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 115 km | 97 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 257 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 68 km | 172 km |
| Jun 7, 2009 | 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 129 km | 140 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 81 km | 140 km |
| May 23, 2016 | 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 87 km | 124 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 145 km | 146 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 129 km | 155 km |
| Aug 28, 2001 | 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico | M5.3 | 128 km | 97 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 56 km | 190 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 91 km | 140 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 135 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 290 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 257 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 216 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 15 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 16.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 15.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in |
San Miguel la Sardina has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.4") and April the driest (3.5").