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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás de Carretas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás de Carretas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,492 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 401.9 sq mi (1,040.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.2495°N, 106.5097°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 21, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2013 | 16 km W of Naica, Mexico | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2013 | 15 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.7 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 22 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jan 20, 2014 | 27 km NNE of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.5 | 101 km | 11 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 20 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 29 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Dec 15, 2013 | 39 km NW of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.3 | 73 km | 14 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 64 km | 2 km |
| Sep 13, 2013 | 25 km WNW of Boquilla de Babisas (La Boquilla de Conchos), Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 19 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 26 km N of Valle de Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 17 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 4 km WNW of Kilómetro Noventa y Nueve, Mexico | M4.2 | 88 km | 15 km |
| Jul 29, 2011 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 94 km | 4 km |
| Sep 6, 2013 | 23 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 108 km | 13 km |
| Sep 11, 2013 | 22 km SW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2013 | 27 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 13 km SSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Aug 29, 2013 | 31 km WSW of Naica, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 1 | 86 mph | 257 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in |
San Nicolás de Carretas has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (0.2").