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Santa María Cuevas, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,398 Population 25/sq mi density
7,602 ft Elevation 2,317 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Santa María Cuevas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,602 ft (2,317 m)
Area138.0 sq mi (357.3 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates19.8661°N, 99.0988°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.8"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 29 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 105 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 99 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 121 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 141 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 106 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 104 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 54 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 104 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 76 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 65 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 51 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 58 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Feb 11, 1998 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico M3.9 118 km
Aug 13, 1998 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 295 km
2023 Otis Category 4 272 km
2021 Grace Category 3 162 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 262 km
2017 Katia Category 1 224 km
2010 Karl Category 2 264 km
2007 Dean Category 2 201 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 220 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 242 km
1993 Gert Category 2 161 km
1990 Diana Category 2 211 km
1988 Debby Category 1 209 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 75 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 88 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 106 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 109 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 131 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 174 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest

Santa María Cuevas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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