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Weather & Climate in San Sebastián, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Sebastián has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 306 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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area677.1 sq mi (1,753.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates21.2166°N, 98.1319°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.51"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 139 km 10 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 137 km 5 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 117 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 122 km 3 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 108 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 90 km 12 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 118 km 9 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 117 km 8 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 127 km 2 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 148 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 90 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 125 km 5 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 116 km 35 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 145 km 20 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 150 km 5 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 129 km 85 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 130 km 60 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 120 km 8 km
Dec 22, 1998 5 km WSW of Almoloya, Mexico M3.5 126 km 4 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 144 km 14 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 92 km
2017 Katia Category 2 104 mph 127 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 209 km
2013 Ingrid Category 1 81 mph 277 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 288 km
2010 Alex Category 1 298 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 118 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 134 km
2000 Keith Category 1 92 mph 133 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 62 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 22 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 84 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 104 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

San Sebastián has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 66°F in December to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and March the driest (1.3").

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