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Weather & Climate in Colonia 28 de Mayo (Santa Rosa), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colonia 28 de Mayo (Santa Rosa) experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,982 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,982 ft (2,128 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1661°N, 98.3900°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 130 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 3 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 16 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 120 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 81 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 218 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 120 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 140 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 128 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 112 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 129 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 144 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 150 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 163 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 172 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 180 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Colonia 28 de Mayo (Santa Rosa) has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").