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Weather & Climate in San Sebastián del Oeste, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Sebastián del Oeste enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,590 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,590 ft (1,399 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7618°N, 104.8527°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
56 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 63 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 122 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 138 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2000 | 5 km E of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 125 km | 68 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 57 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 109 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 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 | 27 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 129 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 198 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 60 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 176 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 163 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 218 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 55 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 226 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 223 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 159 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 191 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 115 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 171 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 54 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in |
San Sebastián del Oeste has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and April the driest (0.2").