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Santiago, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,460 Population 15/sq mi density
6,132 ft Elevation 1,869 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,132 ft (1,869 m)
Area97.4 sq mi (252.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates19.8119°N, 97.3236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 15, 2017.

Feb 8, 2016 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico M4.7 17 km
Feb 15, 2017 11 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M4.4 137 km
Feb 14, 2012 11 km NNE of Veracruz, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Sep 3, 2013 Gulf of America M4.3 77 km
Jan 6, 2015 2 km SSE of San Julián, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Sep 28, 2011 Gulf of America M4.1 72 km
Aug 11, 2000 Gulf of America M4.1 101 km
Jul 6, 2012 7 km NNW of Los Ídolos, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jan 21, 2002 2 km S of El Carmen, Mexico M4.1 67 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 97 km
May 13, 2011 Oaxaca-Veracruz-Puebla border region, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 150 km
Apr 15, 2006 3 km SSW of Cabezas, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Nov 10, 2000 5 km NE of El Porvenir, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Jun 30, 2002 7 km NE of Colonia el Renacimiento, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Sep 23, 1998 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M3.9 150 km
Mar 19, 2000 3 km E of San Antonio Virreyes, Mexico M3.9 53 km
Feb 22, 2003 1 km S of San Lucas Atzala, Mexico M3.8 146 km
Feb 14, 2003 2 km SSE of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M3.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 86 km
2017 Katia Category 2 91 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 79 km
2010 Karl Category 3 115 km
2007 Dean Category 2 77 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 80 km
2005 Stan Category 1 288 km
2000 Keith Category 1 200 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 193 km
1993 Gert Category 2 155 km
1990 Diana Category 2 121 km
1988 Debby Category 1 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Humeros, Los (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 20 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 40 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 54 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 62 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 62 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 74 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 87 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 155 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
February 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
March 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
September 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 54°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (1.3").

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