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Santa Catarina Minas, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,733 Population 14/sq mi density
5,184 ft Elevation 1,580 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Santa Catarina Minas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,184 ft (1,580 m)
Area123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates16.7792°N, 96.6151°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,283 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 87 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 119 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 105 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 131 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 127 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 140 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 102 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 76 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 86 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 106 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 98 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 150 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 89 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

13 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 168 km
2024 John Category 3 233 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 100 km
2017 Max Category 1 244 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 284 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 105 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 290 km
2010 Karl Category 3 237 km
2005 Stan Category 1 272 km
1998 Lester Category 2 254 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 124 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 119 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 102 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 98 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 95 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake — 18 123 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake — — 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Santa Catarina Minas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.1").

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