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Weather & Climate in Cristo Rey, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cristo Rey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 800.2 sq mi (2,072.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.5817°N, 105.7244°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 16 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 122 km | 59 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 98 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2011 | 132 km W of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Mar 28, 2017 | 98 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 140 km | 104 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 89 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 64 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Aug 1, 1994 | 72 km WSW of Mazatlán, Mexico | M4.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 1994 | 68 km W of Mazatlán, Mexico | M3.9 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 58 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 49 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 158 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 15 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | — | 286 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 259 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 128 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 84 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 249 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 20 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 142 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in |
Cristo Rey has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 70°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (0.0").