Santa Cruz, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Santa Cruz is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,102. Elevation: 2,953 ft (900 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°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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People
Climate
| Population | 1,102 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,953 ft (900 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.7675°, -98.5706° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.0 inches (939 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,102. The city sits at an elevation of 2,953 feet (900 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,953 ft (900 m) |
| Area | 128.0 sq mi (331.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7675°N, 98.5706°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 141 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 126 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 117 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 148 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 146 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 157 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 195 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (0.1").
Schools in Santa Cruz
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Secundaria Netzahualcóyotl | - | - | - | - |
Airports Near Santa Cruz
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Santa Cruz | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇲🇽 About Mexico
Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 1,102 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 128.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.
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