Santa Cruz, Mexico

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1,038 Population 4/sq mi density

4,465 ft Elevation 1,361 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,465 ft (1,361 m)
Area	272.0 sq mi (704.6 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	31.2335°N, 110.5962°W
Timezone	America/Hermosillo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.8"

43% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.31"

Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Oct 16, 1999	10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico	M4.5	56 km
Oct 31, 1990	29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.8	133 km
Mar 10, 1992	33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico	M3.5	146 km
Apr 22, 2020	28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M3.5	147 km
Feb 27, 2018	32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico	M3.4	140 km
Sep 28, 2023	21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona	M3.1	110 km
Aug 26, 2017	33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico	M3.0	127 km
Jan 31, 2018	35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico	M3.0	131 km
Jan 4, 2020	22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico	M2.8	145 km
Aug 9, 2025	14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona	M2.6	133 km
Aug 1, 2021	30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico	M2.5	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 ac, 2011).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2011	MURPHY COMPLEX	64,407	56 km
2017	SAWMILL	47,357	66 km
2002	RYAN	36,922	39 km
2011	MONUMENT	30,219	38 km
2002	WALKER	17,438	47 km
2022	TONTO CANYON	16,989	54 km
2005	FLORIDA	16,362	59 km
2011	BULL	16,339	47 km
1988	PEAK	16,078	35 km
2022	SAN RAFAEL	12,203	21 km
2012	CAMPINI	11,893	24 km
2023	BEEHIVE	11,087	61 km
2013	SOLDIER BASIN	11,052	29 km
2016	LA SIERRA	11,035	51 km
1986	SASABE	10,734	93 km
2011	ARLENE	10,586	19 km
2021	ALAMO	10,478	52 km
1990	MONTOSA	9,077	70 km
2016	MULE RIDGE	8,619	62 km
2008	DISTILLERY	8,542	93 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	49°F (9°C)	1.3 in
March	53°F (11°C)	1.1 in
April	59°F (15°C)	0.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	0.2 in	Driest
June	75°F (24°C)	0.7 in
July	77°F (25°C)	5.3 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.3 in
September	71°F (22°C)	2.2 in
October	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
November	53°F (12°C)	1.1 in
December	47°F (8°C)	2.0 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (0.2").

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