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Weather & Climate in San Nicolás, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Nicolás enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,026 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,026 ft (1,227 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5602°N, 104.1081°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Sep 28, 1996 | 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico | M4.7 | 139 km | 102 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 18 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2005 | 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico | M4.5 | 129 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 68 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1994 | 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 77 km |
| Jan 11, 2011 | 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 94 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 150 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2005 | 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico | M4.2 | 136 km | 5 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 10 km NW of Las Juntas, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 79 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 123 km | 56 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1992 | 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 16 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 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 | 54 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 244 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 209 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 279 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 289 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 31 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 106 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 115 mph | 230 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 243 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 184 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 250 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 149 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 106 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 75 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in |
San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (0.2").