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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2034°N, 90.1177°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 178 mph | 179 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 274 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 235 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 119 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 175 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 55 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 57 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 150 mph | 138 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 300 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.8").