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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 71.0 sq mi (184.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.6876°N, 98.6815°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 80 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 22 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 60 km | 8 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 89 km | 35 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 102 km | 85 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico | M3.6 | 131 km | 60 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 107 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 204 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 286 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 280 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 236 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 195 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 211 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 130 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 102 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 76 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 290 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 85°F (29°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 68°F in December to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and February the driest (1.1").