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Weather & Climate in Cruz y Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cruz y Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 851.7 sq mi (2,206.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.0981°N, 99.1893°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 22 km E of Doctor Arroyo, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 37 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 148 km | 41 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 44 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 112 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 202 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 68 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 127 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in |
Cruz y Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 59°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.6").