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Santa Cruz, Mexico

Full City Profile

576 Population 2/sq mi density
4,367 ft Elevation 1,331 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Area291.7 sq mi (755.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates23.2704°N, 100.6180°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 5, 2023.

May 16, 2023 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M5.0 55 km
Jun 5, 2023 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M4.6 55 km
Jun 4, 2004 5 km NNW of San Isidro, Mexico M4.4 74 km
Apr 17, 2006 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Jun 25, 2013 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico M4.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Alex (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Alex Category 2 185 km
2005 Emily Category 2 274 km
2000 Keith Category 1 288 km
1988 Gilbert Category 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.3").

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