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Weather & Climate in El Cahulote de Santa Ana, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cahulote de Santa Ana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,626 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,626 ft (1,410 m) |
| Area | 651.5 sq mi (1,687.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0761°N, 101.5825°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
487 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 136 km | 46 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 44 km | 70 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 48 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 150 km | 20 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 84 km | 69 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 73 km | 67 km |
| Dec 29, 1999 | 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico | M5.9 | 94 km | 70 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 106 km | 51 km |
| Jan 14, 1991 | 12 km ENE of La Unión, Mexico | M5.5 | 117 km | 31 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 85 km | 77 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 91 km | 71 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 71 km | 76 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 77 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 51 km | 82 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 5 km NE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Feb 12, 1992 | 7 km NNE of Pantla, Mexico | M5.2 | 142 km | 32 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 124 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 204 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 92 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 300 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 232 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 263 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 269 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 207 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 77 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 245 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 275 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 202 km |
| 1986 | Agatha | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 141 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 144 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 142 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 88 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 145 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
El Cahulote de Santa Ana has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.2").