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Santas Marías, Mexico

Michoacán · Mexico

Santas Marías is a small town in Michoacán, Mexico with a population of 878. Elevation: 6,414 ft (1,955 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

878 Population 3/sq mi density
6,414 ft Elevation 1,955 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population878
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,414 ft (1,955 m)
Population878
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,414 ft (1,955 m)
Coordinates19.2567°, -101.5250°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMichoacán
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santas Marías

Santas Marías is a small town in Mexico (Michoacán) with a population of 878. The city sits at an elevation of 6,414 feet (1,955 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 28 business establishments.

Income: Santas Marías vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)28

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santas Marías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,414 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average59.9°F
11% above Mexico avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,414 ft (1,955 m)
Area316.9 sq mi (820.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.2567°N, 101.5250°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

371 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 27, 2025.

Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 126 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 64 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 104 km
Apr 22, 2013 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 88 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 113 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jan 14, 1991 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico M5.5 138 km
Jan 25, 1996 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico M5.5 105 km
Mar 11, 1993 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Dec 1, 2000 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico M5.4 146 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 89 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 82 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 66 km
Apr 14, 2010 7 km ESE of La Unión, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Apr 27, 1995 23 km SSE of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 126 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 87 km
Apr 11, 2000 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Mar 27, 2003 17 km S of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M5.2 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 3 251 km
2023 Otis Category 5 216 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 231 km
2021 Rick Category 2 109 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 296 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 295 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 249 km
2009 Andres Category 1 283 km
2006 John Category 4 290 km
1996 Alma Category 2 167 km
1996 Boris Category 1 94 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 224 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 263 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 218 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 281 km
1984 Odile Category 2 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2013 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 148 km
1981 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 3 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 70 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 135 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 8.0 in
September 64°F (18°C) 7.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Santas Marías has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Santas Marías

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
Cumbias Inmortales Corsan cumbias, exitos MP3
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
Radio fórmula (Morelos) - 106.9 FM [Cuernavaca, Morelos] music, news AAC
BUENISIIMA 88.5 FM - CUERNAVACA banda, entretenimiento MP3 128 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio-EarthRites (US) AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ley 106.3 MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Cuautla) - 104.5 FM - XHCU-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuautla, MO 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Cuernavaca - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 95.7, 95.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mundo (Cuernavaca) - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, MO 1980's, 1980s MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Cuernavaca - 96.5 FM - XHJMG-FM - Grupo Mundo Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 96.5 fm, cuernavaca MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Cuernavaca - 97.3 FM - XHVZ-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, MO 97.3, 97.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Vida (Cuernavaca) - 90.3 FM - XHJPA-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 90.3 fm, adulto MP3
Arroba FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
100.3 la ley (US) MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Santas Marías

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Nacional del Cobre

Airports Near Santas Marías

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Uruapan - Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon International AirportUPNMedium Airport
Carlos Díaz Becerril AirportSmall Airport
CutzarondiroSmall Airport
El Baztán AirstripSmall Airport
El Cobano AirportSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Curva AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza I AirportSmall Airport
Las Cruces AirstripSmall Airport
Los Barajas AirportSmall Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santas Marías

What is the population of Santas Marías?

Santas Marías has a population of 878 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 316.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santas Marías?

Santas Marías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in Santas Marías?

The job market in Santas Marías is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 28 business establishments in the area.

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