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Weather & Climate in Barrio Santa Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrio Santa 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 8,589 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 | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3514°N, 99.6628°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
238 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 135 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 142 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 150 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 121 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 126 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 102 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 104 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 145 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 129 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 142 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 55 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 52 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 | 253 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 229 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 196 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 268 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 292 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 29 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 62 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 64 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 115 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 | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Barrio Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.4").