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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 119.7 sq mi (310.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1886°N, 96.8674°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 4, 2021 | 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2012 | 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 17 km |
| Feb 15, 2017 | 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M4.4 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Sep 3, 2013 | Gulf of America | M4.3 | 15 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2000 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 21 km NNE of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Jan 6, 2015 | 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico | M4.1 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Sep 28, 2011 | Gulf of America | M4.1 | 53 km | 23 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 97 km |
| Mar 19, 2000 | 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico | M3.9 | 116 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 2006 | 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico | M3.9 | 106 km | 42 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 32 km |
| Nov 10, 2000 | 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Oct 14, 2003 | 1 km SE of Soledad de Doblado, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Apr 15, 1997 | Gulf of America | M3.8 | 132 km | 250 km |
| Jul 9, 2001 | 2 km SW of San Julián, Mexico | M3.7 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Feb 12, 2007 | 11 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico | M3.7 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Aug 16, 2003 | 3 km SSE of Santa Cecilia Tepetitlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 128 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 52 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 52 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 35 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 86 mph | 266 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 120 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 37 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 37 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 272 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 138 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 146 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 124 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 79 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 68 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naolinco Volcanic Field (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 59 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 83 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 83 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 123 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 68°F in February to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (2.8").