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Santa Cruz Huitziltepec, Mexico

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1,608 Population 156/sq mi density
6,093 ft Elevation 1,857 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Santa Cruz Huitziltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.1°F
30% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,093 ft (1,857 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates18.7332°N, 97.8760°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

224 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 19, 2024.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 68 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 60 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 106 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 92 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 103 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 47 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 75 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 51 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 101 km
Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 116 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 104 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 111 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 106 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 104 km
Sep 8, 1999 3 km NW of Tamazola, Mexico M4.5 123 km
Jul 24, 2016 26 km NNW of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 236 km
2024 John Category 3 254 km
2023 Otis Category 5 281 km
2021 Grace Category 3 197 km
2017 Katia Category 2 223 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 194 km
2017 Max Category 1 251 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 248 km
2010 Karl Category 3 115 km
2007 Dean Category 2 206 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 213 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 256 km
1993 Gert Category 2 267 km
1990 Diana Category 2 246 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 236 km
1988 Debby Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 72 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 79 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 85 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 94 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 95 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 108 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 114 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 114 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 137 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Santa Cruz Huitziltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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