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Weather & Climate in Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 75.4°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 582.0 sq mi (1,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7542°N, 105.3773°W |
| Timezone | America/Bahia_Banderas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 100 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 99 km | 63 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.9 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 67 km | 42 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 93 km | 16 km |
| Oct 25, 1995 | 27 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 91 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 117 km | 59 km |
| Apr 3, 1998 | 13 km S of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.4 | 134 km | 57 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 87 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
34 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 74 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 82 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 146 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 17 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 173 km |
| 2016 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 106 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 4 | 138 mph | 286 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 191 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 2 | 98 mph | 207 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 83 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 109 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 127 mph | 151 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 75 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 99 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in |
Cruz de Huanacaxtle has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (0.0").