Santa Ana, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,647 Population 16/sq mi density

7,799 ft Elevation 2,377 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Santa Ana 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. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	57.7°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	52°F (11°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,799 ft (2,377 m)
Area	105.9 sq mi (274.2 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	18.9875°N, 99.4133°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

12% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.98"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

319 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	109 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	149 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	125 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	83 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	150 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	95 km
May 22, 2009	3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico	M5.6	140 km
Aug 15, 2009	3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M5.5	135 km
Mar 20, 2015	3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico	M5.4	142 km
Feb 28, 2025	3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico	M5.0	77 km
May 16, 2018	Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico	M5.0	142 km
Sep 26, 2024	9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico	M4.9	146 km
May 20, 2014	20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico	M4.9	128 km
Jul 19, 1993	4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico	M4.9	118 km
Dec 14, 1999	5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.8	134 km
Aug 29, 1993	3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico	M4.8	144 km
May 26, 2005	7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico	M4.7	88 km
Jun 22, 2017	4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M4.7	143 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	100 km
Jun 16, 2007	9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico	M4.6	131 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 3	210 km
2024	John	Category 3	192 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	171 km
2021	Grace	Category 3	246 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	298 km
2017	Max	Category 1	260 km
2010	Karl	Category 1	275 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	278 km
2007	Lorenzo	Category 1	295 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	223 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	269 km
1993	Gert	Category 2	262 km
1990	Diana	Category 2	299 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	236 km
1988	Debby	Category 1	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	32 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	39 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	83 km
Popocatepetl	Stratovolcano(es)	5,393 m (17,694 ft)	2020	83 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	84 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	99 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	52°F (11°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.3 in
April	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	67°F (20°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	8.9 in
August	66°F (19°C)	8.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	8.8 in
October	64°F (18°C)	3.1 in
November	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest

Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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