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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,804 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,804 ft (1,769 m) |
| Area | 325.9 sq mi (844.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2893°N, 102.3922°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
349 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 110 km | 27 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 122 km | 20 km |
| May 22, 1997 | 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico | M6.5 | 107 km | 70 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 122 km | 46 km |
| Jun 21, 1999 | 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M6.3 | 140 km | 69 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 135 km | 39 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 136 km | 28 km |
| Jan 25, 1996 | 17 km WSW of Las Cañas, Mexico | M5.5 | 91 km | 77 km |
| Jan 29, 1990 | 28 km WSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Dec 1, 2000 | 18 km SSW of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1993 | 8 km WSW of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 127 km | 71 km |
| Jun 16, 2001 | 31 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Aug 15, 1999 | 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico | M5.3 | 77 km | 86 km |
| Sep 29, 1992 | 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 95 km | 95 km |
| Jun 2, 2011 | 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M5.3 | 131 km | 82 km |
| May 21, 2004 | 51 km S of Aguililla, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 53 km |
| Apr 11, 2000 | 18 km W of Arteaga, Mexico | M5.2 | 105 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 283 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 279 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 77 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 249 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 188 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 246 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 143 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 86 mph | 168 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 69 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 109 mph | 216 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 3 | 115 mph | 190 km |
| 1992 | Virgil | Category 3 | 115 mph | 157 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 123 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 110 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 110 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 138 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 92 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (0.1").