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Santa Lucía, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,669 Population 16/sq mi density
8,858 ft Elevation 2,700 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santa Lucía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Area102.5 sq mi (265.4 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates19.0275°N, 99.3868°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 108 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 129 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 99 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 144 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 81 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 123 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 135 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 93 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 132 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 105 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 142 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 138 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 215 km
2024 John Category 3 197 km
2023 Otis Category 5 176 km
2021 Grace Category 3 241 km
2017 Katia Category 1 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 264 km
2010 Karl Category 1 272 km
2007 Dean Category 2 273 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 290 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 228 km
1996 Boris Category 1 274 km
1993 Gert Category 2 257 km
1990 Diana Category 2 294 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 240 km
1988 Debby Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 28 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 40 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 79 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 80 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 80 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (15°C) 8.2 in
July 59°F (15°C) 9.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 9.1 in
September 57°F (14°C) 7.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 52°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.4").

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