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Weather & Climate in San Miguel de Cruces, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Miguel de Cruces experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Area | 3,111.3 sq mi (8,058.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.4121°N, 105.8372°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Jul 12, 2009 | 16 km WSW of Canelas, Mexico | M5.1 | 110 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 189 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 118 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 161 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 139 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 3 | 115 mph | 223 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 3 | 115 mph | 291 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 289 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 201 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 175 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 104 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in |
San Miguel de Cruces has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 43°F in January to 59°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.8") and April the driest (0.4").