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Weather & Climate in Barrio de la Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio de la Cruz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,901 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,901 ft (2,713 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2500°N, 99.6575°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 146 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 126 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 121 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 57 km |
| May 16, 2018 | Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 119 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 141 km | 87 km |
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 77 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 115 km | 93 km |
| Aug 5, 1998 | 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico | M4.6 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 94 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 105 km | 4 km |
| May 7, 2024 | 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M4.5 | 149 km | 60 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 128 km | 55 km |
| Nov 17, 1992 | 1 km S of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M4.4 | 149 km | 82 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 70 km |
| Nov 29, 1990 | 0 km NNE of Changata, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 242 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 217 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 185 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 295 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 283 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 250 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 263 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 250 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 299 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 19 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 59 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Barrio de la Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").