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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 355.3 sq mi (920.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6562°N, 99.4955°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 15 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 11 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 33 km | 17 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 13 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 50 km | 3 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 16 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 64 km | 12 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 34 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 32 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 74 km | 16 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 69 km | 35 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 24 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 72 km | 85 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 275 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 246 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 262 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 186 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 233 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in |
Santa Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (0.7").