Santa Clara, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,633 Population 8/sq mi density
6,555 ft Elevation 1,998 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Santa Clara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation6,555 ft (1,998 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (874.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates20.1790°N, 101.4335°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.89"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on May 22, 2025.

May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 150 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 124 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 118 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 66 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 123 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 132 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 47 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 103 km
Dec 18, 2001 5 km NNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 137 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 198 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 183 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 49 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (0.2").

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