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Weather & Climate in Cantera Sur, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cantera Sur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 25.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,900 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,900 ft (2,103 m) |
| Area | 1,720.4 sq mi (4,455.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2889°N, 101.2758°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 81 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in |
Cantera Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 53°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and March the driest (0.4").