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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 75.1°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,034 ft (620 m) |
| Area | 321.2 sq mi (831.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8917°N, 92.7278°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,199 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Sep 10, 1993 | 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M7.2 | 131 km | 34 km |
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 132 km | 159 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 34 km | 164 km |
| Jul 7, 2014 | 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.9 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 134 km | 93 km |
| Feb 1, 2019 | 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | M6.7 | 138 km | 66 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 54 km | 85 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 61 km | 80 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 27 km | 100 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 106 km | 62 km |
| Jan 21, 2012 | 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | M6.2 | 117 km | 45 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 55 km | 93 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 76 km | 211 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M5.8 | 100 km | 76 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 73 km | 261 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 82 km | 181 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 17 km | 169 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 111 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 130 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 107 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 172 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 178 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 14.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 16.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (0.2").