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Weather & Climate in San Rafael Tecario, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael Tecario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,046 ft (1,538 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2116°N, 101.5062°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
402 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 120 km | 48 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 60 km | 70 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 99 km | 69 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 83 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 108 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 116 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 102 km | 77 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 108 km | 71 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 84 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 77 km | 76 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 61 km | 82 km |
| Apr 14, 2010 | 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 105 km | 72 km |
| Apr 27, 1995 | 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 37 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 82 km | 62 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 79 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.2 | 120 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 211 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 108 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 300 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 247 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 286 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 93 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 261 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 283 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 217 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 98 mph | 200 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 75 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 134 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in |
San Rafael Tecario has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").