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Weather & Climate in Santa Bárbara, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 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 18.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,313 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,313 ft (2,229 m) |
| Area | 465.0 sq mi (1,204.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5372°N, 101.3779°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.9.
| Jun 27, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 103 km | 67 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (192 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and March the driest (0.3").