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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 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 322.4 sq mi (834.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9812°N, 105.6017°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Nov 13, 2001 | 109 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M6.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2021 | 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 112 km SW of Barrón, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 120 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.1 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 102 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M5.0 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 93 km SW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2007 | 99 km SW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2014 | 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2012 | 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 69 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 81 km | 16 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.5 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 120 km WSW of Palmar de Cuautla, Mexico | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 70 km | 59 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 113 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Mexico | M4.3 | 114 km | 16 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 95 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 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 | 176 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 9 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 86 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 218 km |
| 2021 | Olaf | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 155 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 150 mph | 71 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 4 | 150 mph | 207 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 287 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 218 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 125 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 218 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 167 mph | 38 km |
| 1999 | Greg | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 121 km |
| 1995 | Henriette | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 65 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 234 km |
| 1989 | Kiko | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 33 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 148 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 10.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (0.0").