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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 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 21.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,899 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,899 ft (1,798 m) |
| Area | 2,802.7 sq mi (7,258.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.3383°N, 105.7227°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 102 km | 34 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 20 km SW of Canelas, Mexico | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 28 km SSW of Esfuerzos Unidos, Mexico | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2011 | 17 km E of Tamazula de Victoria, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1994 | 22 km S of Guadalupe y Calvo, Mexico | M3.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 1 | — | 276 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 207 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 261 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 237 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 174 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 1986 | Paine | Category 1 | 92 mph | 291 km |
| 1985 | Waldo | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 2 | — | 277 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 198 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in |
Santa Catarina de Tepehuanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in January to 68°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (0.2").