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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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area652.3 sq mi (1,689.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates22.3332°N, 105.2843°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.

Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 115 km 16 km
Sep 14, 2010 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.5 132 km 16 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 74 km 59 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 101 km 10 km
Apr 26, 2017 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.2 148 km 10 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 149 km 13 km
Mar 28, 2017 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico M4.1 144 km 10 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 146 km 29 km
Feb 16, 2023 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico M4.0 104 km 16 km
Sep 15, 2010 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M4.0 142 km 20 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 64 km 22 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 90 km 104 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 94 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 138 mph 195 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 127 mph 34 km
2022 Orlene Category 3 115 mph 99 km
2021 Pamela Category 1 75 mph 210 km
2021 Nora Category 1 86 mph 193 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 86 mph 266 km
2018 Willa Category 4 138 mph 67 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 223 km
2011 Jova Category 1 250 km
2006 Lane Category 3 127 mph 167 km
2006 John Category 2 104 mph 269 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 150 mph 32 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 86 mph 167 km
1995 Henriette Category 1 86 mph 275 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 104 mph 66 km
1993 Calvin Category 1 271 km
1989 Kiko Category 1 75 mph 282 km
1987 Eugene Category 1 293 km
1986 Roslyn Category 1 75 mph 191 km
1986 Newton Category 1 75 mph 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 82 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 157 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
June 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 14.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 12.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in

San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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