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Santa Cruz, Mexico

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1,833 Population 102/sq mi density
354 ft Elevation 108 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation354 ft (108 m)
Area18.0 sq mi (46.5 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates21.1981°N, 98.4940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 123 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 85 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 71 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 83 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 126 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 63 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 53 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 103 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 122 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 127 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 113 km
2017 Katia Category 2 159 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 238 km
2010 Alex Category 1 292 km
2007 Dean Category 2 146 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 164 km
2000 Keith Category 1 159 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 94 km
1993 Gert Category 2 23 km
1990 Diana Category 2 118 km
1988 Debby Category 1 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 75°F (24°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 63°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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