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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,487 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,487 ft (2,282 m) |
| Area | 1,194.8 sq mi (3,094.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.4893°N, 107.8897°W |
| Timezone | America/Chihuahua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 12, 2022 | 14 km ENE of San Juanito, Mexico | M4.6 | 73 km | 15 km |
| May 1, 2010 | 22 km SW of San Francisco de Borja, Mexico | M4.3 | 108 km | 2 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 14 km ESE of Batopilas, Mexico | M4.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2008 | Norbert | Category 2 | 92 mph | 97 km |
| 2007 | Henriette | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
| 1998 | Isis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 1996 | Fausto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1995 | Ismael | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 275 km |
| 1982 | Paul | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 51°F in January to 73°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (0.5").