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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz de Camotlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz de Camotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,552 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,552 ft (473 m) |
| Area | 240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9574°N, 104.6698°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 16 km |
| Mar 20, 2010 | 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M5.0 | 146 km | 63 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 147 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 7 km SSW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2013 | 3 km NW of José María Pino Suárez (Nuevo Nahuapa), Mexico | M4.4 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 92 km | 59 km |
| Nov 9, 1995 | 11 km NW of Campo Acosta, Mexico | M4.3 | 141 km | 71 km |
| May 29, 2000 | 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Apr 15, 1999 | 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Aug 12, 2007 | 59 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2013 | 24 km W of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 27 km | 29 km |
| Nov 24, 2013 | 2 km NNW of El Tequesquite, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
28 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 30 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 141 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 212 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 185 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 5 | 155 mph | 220 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 207 mph | 58 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 245 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 101 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2009 | Andres | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 185 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 220 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 112 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 190 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 229 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 295 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 210 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 25 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in |
Santa Cruz de Camotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 64°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (0.1").