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Weather & Climate in Santa Cruz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Cruz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,465 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,465 ft (1,361 m) |
| Area | 272.0 sq mi (704.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2335°N, 110.5962°W |
| Timezone | America/Hermosillo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Oct 16, 1999 | 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Oct 31, 1990 | 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.8 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Mar 10, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M3.5 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Apr 22, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M3.5 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Feb 27, 2018 | 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico | M3.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 2023 | 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona | M3.1 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 33 km SE of Agua Prieta, Mexico | M3.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 35 km ENE of Fronteras, Mexico | M3.0 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2020 | 22 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico | M2.8 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Aug 9, 2025 | 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona | M2.6 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Aug 1, 2021 | 30 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico | M2.5 | 149 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MURPHY COMPLEX (64,407 acres, 2011).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2011 | MURPHY COMPLEX | 64,407 | 56 km |
| 2017 | SAWMILL | 47,357 | 66 km |
| 2002 | RYAN | 36,922 | 39 km |
| 2011 | MONUMENT | 30,219 | 38 km |
| 2002 | WALKER | 17,438 | 47 km |
| 2022 | TONTO CANYON | 16,989 | 54 km |
| 2005 | FLORIDA | 16,362 | 59 km |
| 2011 | BULL | 16,339 | 47 km |
| 1988 | PEAK | 16,078 | 35 km |
| 2022 | SAN RAFAEL | 12,203 | 21 km |
| 2012 | CAMPINI | 11,893 | 24 km |
| 2023 | BEEHIVE | 11,087 | 61 km |
| 2013 | SOLDIER BASIN | 11,052 | 29 km |
| 2016 | LA SIERRA | 11,035 | 51 km |
| 1986 | SASABE | 10,734 | 93 km |
| 2011 | ARLENE | 10,586 | 19 km |
| 2021 | ALAMO | 10,478 | 52 km |
| 1990 | MONTOSA | 9,077 | 70 km |
| 2016 | MULE RIDGE | 8,619 | 62 km |
| 2008 | DISTILLERY | 8,542 | 93 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and May the driest (0.2").