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Weather & Climate in San Patricio, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Patricio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 243.2 sq mi (629.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2253°N, 104.7045°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
395 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 81 km | 24 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.1 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 86 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 33 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 37 km | 13 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 128 km | 18 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 44 km | 14 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 76 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
53 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 240 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 140 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 211 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 231 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 262 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 64 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 13 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 161 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 37 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 116 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 236 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 91 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 82 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 56 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 34 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 94 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 81 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 118 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
San Patricio has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (0.0").