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Santa Teresa, Mexico

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2,676 Population 7/sq mi density
2,759 ft Elevation 841 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Area390.3 sq mi (1,010.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2297°N, 99.5070°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.7"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

778 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 113 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 108 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 93 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 66 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 33 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 133 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 107 km
Jul 27, 2024 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 143 km
Oct 29, 2001 Guerrero, Mexico M5.1 136 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 128 km
2024 John Category 3 108 km
2023 Otis Category 5 103 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 291 km
2021 Rick Category 2 263 km
2017 Max Category 1 182 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 240 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 257 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 272 km
2010 Karl Category 1 295 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 138 km
1996 Boris Category 1 210 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 157 km
1984 Odile Category 2 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 115 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 115 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 142 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 115 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 101 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 103 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 128 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 139 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 147 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").

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