Santa Elena, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,893 Population 7/sq mi density

6,667 ft Elevation 2,032 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Santa Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,667 ft (2,032 m)
Area	285.2 sq mi (738.7 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	19.8586°N, 100.4083°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.64"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Sep 24, 1991	1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.8	146 km
Apr 22, 1994	7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico	M4.6	133 km
Apr 5, 2022	17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico	M4.5	64 km
Jul 17, 2007	4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico	M4.3	142 km
Aug 14, 2000	23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico	M4.2	141 km
Oct 10, 2011	10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico	M4.2	138 km
Apr 30, 2006	5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico	M4.2	47 km
Mar 15, 1998	2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico	M4.2	39 km
May 5, 1997	23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico	M4.1	148 km
Sep 4, 2002	2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico	M4.1	121 km
Mar 12, 2000	1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico	M4.1	121 km
Jul 17, 2012	12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico	M4.1	147 km
Sep 23, 2013	2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico	M4.0	137 km
May 30, 2007	4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico	M4.0	141 km
Jul 21, 2007	1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico	M3.9	43 km
Mar 2, 2008	1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico	M3.9	46 km
Feb 15, 1999	5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico	M3.9	139 km
Jul 5, 2002	5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico	M3.8	89 km
Mar 17, 2003	3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico	M3.8	145 km
Oct 7, 1999	4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico	M3.8	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: John (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	John	Category 1	292 km
2023	Otis	Category 4	240 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	243 km
2021	Grace	Category 1	292 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	294 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	228 km
1993	Gert	Category 1	259 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (54 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo	Caldera	3,500 m (11,483 ft)	-3050	54 km
Toluca, Nevado de	Stratovolcano	4,680 m (15,354 ft)	-1350	108 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	140 km
Chichinautzin	Volcanic field	3,930 m (12,894 ft)	400	160 km
Papayo	Lava dome	3,600 m (11,811 ft)	Unknown	189 km
Iztaccihuatl	Stratovolcano	5,230 m (17,159 ft)	Unknown	200 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
February	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest
April	65°F (19°C)	0.7 in
May	68°F (20°C)	1.9 in
June	67°F (19°C)	5.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	7.6 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	64°F (18°C)	7.6 in
September	64°F (18°C)	5.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
November	60°F (15°C)	0.6 in
December	57°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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