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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,667 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 358 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,667 ft (2,032 m) |
| Area | 285.2 sq mi (738.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8586°N, 100.4083°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 146 km | 77 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 133 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 64 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 105 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 47 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 39 km | 15 km |
| May 5, 1997 | 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 86 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 76 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 43 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 46 km | 19 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico | M3.9 | 139 km | 111 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 89 km | 98 km |
| Mar 17, 2003 | 3 km SE of San Pedro Limón, Mexico | M3.8 | 145 km | 39 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 50 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 240 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 294 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 228 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 54 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 108 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 140 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 160 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 57°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (0.3").