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Weather & Climate in Cruz Blanca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cruz Blanca 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 9,751 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 | 9,751 ft (2,972 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3183°N, 99.3233°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
212 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 | 123 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 114 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 56 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 | 126 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 130 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 109 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 100 km | 76 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 38 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 51 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 215 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 269 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 298 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 267 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 33 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 51 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 98 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Cruz Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.4").