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Weather & Climate in San Simonito, Mexico

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

San Simonito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,972 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,972 ft (2,125 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates18.9914°N, 99.5400°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 121 km 48 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 139 km 55 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 114 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 92 km 80 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 144 km 57 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 100 km 52 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 125 km 57 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 132 km 51 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 79 km 65 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 108 km 56 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 122 km 54 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 137 km 67 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 143 km 56 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 133 km 87 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 147 km 77 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 86 km 93 km
Feb 22, 2024 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico M4.7 146 km 55 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 139 km 56 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 88 km 70 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 130 km 68 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 127 mph 212 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 190 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 165 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 255 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 287 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 264 km
2010 Karl Category 1 288 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 288 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 81 mph 222 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 258 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 268 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 26 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 44 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 95 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 97 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 97 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Simonito has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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