Weather & Climate in Cuesta Blanca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cuesta Blanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,796 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Area | 623.7 sq mi (1,615.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.8205°N, 99.4401°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 6 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 65 km | 3 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 30 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 10 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 85 km | 16 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 84 km | 35 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 43 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 90 km | 85 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 136 km | 60 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 2000 | 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico | M3.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 233 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 227 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 143 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 254 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
Cuesta Blanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").
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