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Weather & Climate in Santa Gertrudis, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Gertrudis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,031 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,031 ft (2,448 m) |
| Area | 97.2 sq mi (251.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7333°N, 99.3667°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 105 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 128 km | 0 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 76 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 87 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 149 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 60 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 69 km | 5 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 109 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 114 km | 19 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 |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 274 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 194 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 256 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 285 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 188 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 77 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 81 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 100 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Gertrudis has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 44°F in January to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.4").