Santa Catarina, Mexico
Guanajuato · Mexico
Santa Catarina is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,721. Elevation: 6,250 ft (1,905 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is a Mexican city located in the Northeast region of the state of Guanajuato, within the Sierra Gorda range. The municipality has an area of 193.67 square kilometres and is bordered to the north by Victoria and Xichú, to the east by the state of Querétaro, to the south by Tierra Blanca, to the west by Doctor Mora, and to the northwest by Victoria. The municipality had a population of 5,120 inhabitants according to the 2010 census. In pre-Hispanic times the area of what is today Santa Catarina was mostly inhabited by Chichimeca, Pames, and Tlaxcaltecs people. Santa Catarina has been rated the best city to live in in the whole country of Mexico by the CMM commission in 2007 due to its unique people, culture, and the unique design of its church.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,721 |
| Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,905 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5411°, -101.0686° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guanajuato |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.4 inches (416 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina
Santa Catarina is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,721. The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet (1,905 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,905 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.5411°N, 101.0686°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cuenca de la Independencia | derechos humanos, indigenous | MP3 |
Airports Near Santa Catarina
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato International Airport | BJX | Large Airport |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | SLP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | - | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Jaralito | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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Santa Catarina has a population of 1,721 residents and is located in Mexico..
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Santa Catarina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.4 inches.
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