Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Vicente enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,087 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average
65°F (18°C)
July Average
70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
253 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
7,087 ft (2,160 m)
Area
339.0 sq mi (878.1 km²)
Population Density
6/sq mi
Coordinates
17.5143°N, 99.6838°W
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall46.0"
21% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)9.41"
Driest Month (Feb)0.20"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,345 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.4.
Sep 14, 1995
5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico
M7.4
142 km
23 km
Apr 18, 2014
9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico
M7.2
137 km
24 km
Apr 18, 2002
27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.8
139 km
25 km
Jul 15, 1996
26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico
M6.8
136 km
18 km
Oct 24, 1993
1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico
M6.7
133 km
21 km
May 8, 2014
3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.4
117 km
17 km
May 23, 1994
4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico
M6.3
115 km
55 km
Aug 21, 2013
5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico
M6.2
73 km
21 km
Nov 15, 2012
8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico
M6.1
118 km
53 km
May 10, 2014
6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.0
124 km
23 km
Apr 13, 2007
5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico
M6.0
59 km
34 km
May 31, 1990
7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico
M6.0
112 km
23 km
Oct 8, 2001
3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico
M5.9
62 km
10 km
Jul 21, 2000
12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico
M5.9
129 km
80 km
Apr 27, 2009
2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico
M5.8
59 km
35 km
Jun 16, 2013
5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico
M5.8
88 km
52 km
Apr 28, 2008
21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico
M5.8
63 km
57 km
May 5, 2011
2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico
M5.7
139 km
24 km
Mar 20, 2021
6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico
M5.7
132 km
10 km
May 11, 1990
7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico
M5.6
109 km
28 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 5.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2025
Erick
Category 4
138 mph
62 km
2024
John
Category 3
121 mph
27 km
2023
Otis
Category 5
167 mph
56 km
2023
Beatriz
Category 1
81 mph
239 km
2021
Rick
Category 2
104 mph
219 km
2017
Max
Category 1
92 mph
113 km
2015
Marty
Category 1
81 mph
281 km
2015
Carlos
Category 1
86 mph
164 km
2013
Raymond
Category 3
127 mph
263 km
2012
Carlotta
Category 2
104 mph
221 km
2011
Hilary
Category 4
138 mph
191 km
2006
John
Category 4
132 mph
267 km
1997
Pauline
Category 3
109 mph
57 km
1997
Rick
Category 2
98 mph
230 km
1996
Alma
Category 2
104 mph
293 km
1996
Hernan
Category 1
75 mph
286 km
1996
Boris
Category 1
92 mph
156 km
1993
Calvin
Category 2
104 mph
237 km
1989
Cosme
Category 1
86 mph
100 km
1986
Agatha
Category 1
75 mph
286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1820
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
4.0 m
—
36 km
1754
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
4.0 m
—
95 km
1732
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
3.0 m
—
83 km
1907
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
2.0 m
8
66 km
1957
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
1.3 m
65
129 km
1962
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.8 m
4
36 km
2021
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.5 m
3
60 km
2014
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.4 m
—
137 km
1995
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.4 m
3
142 km
1962
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
0.3 m
3
40 km
2026
ACAPULCO
Earthquake
0.1 m
2
79 km
2002
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
139 km
1933
MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
130 km
1868
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
83 km
1845
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
113 km
1833
S. MEXICO
Earthquake
—
—
83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (177 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Toluca, Nevado de
Stratovolcano
4,680 m (15,354 ft)
-1350
177 km
Chichinautzin
Volcanic field
3,930 m (12,894 ft)
400
184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
65°F (18°C)
0.7 in
Coldest
February
67°F (19°C)
0.2 in
Driest
March
69°F (21°C)
0.2 in
April
72°F (22°C)
0.6 in
May
72°F (22°C)
2.8 in
Warmest
June
71°F (22°C)
8.1 in
July
70°F (21°C)
9.3 in
August
69°F (21°C)
9.0 in
September
69°F (20°C)
9.4 in
Wettest
October
68°F (20°C)
4.2 in
November
67°F (19°C)
1.2 in
December
65°F (19°C)
0.4 in
San Vicente has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.2").