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Weather & Climate in San Vicente la Mesilla, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Vicente la Mesilla 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,057 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 | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,057 ft (627 m) |
| Area | 479.4 sq mi (1,241.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.1786°N, 92.2933°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
635 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 145 km | 159 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala | M6.9 | 144 km | 93 km |
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 25 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 82 km | 100 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico | M6.4 | 117 km | 80 km |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico | M6.4 | 110 km | 85 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M6.3 | 135 km | 62 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 98 km | 93 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 48 km | 261 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 76 km | 211 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 69 km | 169 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 13 km SW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico | M5.8 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 77 km | 181 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 146 km | 101 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico | M5.6 | 95 km | 92 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 52 km | 257 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | 18 km W of El Palmarcito, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 75 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 70 km | 122 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 56 km | 210 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 172 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 118 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 165 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 175 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
San Vicente la Mesilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.2").