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Santa Cruz, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,448 Population 6/sq mi density
6,296 ft Elevation 1,919 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Area423.7 sq mi (1,097.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates18.8333°N, 99.9833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 94 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 69 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 133 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 112 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 142 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 102 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 112 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 111 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 126 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 139 km
May 16, 2003 1 km S of Guayameo, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 88 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 206 km
2024 John Category 3 172 km
2023 Otis Category 5 130 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 297 km
2021 Rick Category 2 237 km
2017 Max Category 1 261 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 206 km
1996 Alma Category 2 271 km
1996 Boris Category 1 211 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 239 km
1984 Odile Category 2 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 39 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 69 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 94 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 145 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 145 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 60°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 9.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 9.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 52°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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