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Weather & Climate in Santander Jiménez, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santander Jiménez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 675.6 sq mi (1,749.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.2164°N, 98.4845°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 270 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 16 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 85 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 141 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 189 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 35 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 165 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in |
Santander Jiménez has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 62°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and March the driest (0.6").