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Weather & Climate in Santa Isabel, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Isabel 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 8,632 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 | 8,632 ft (2,631 m) |
| Area | 132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.5349°N, 99.6231°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 80 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 148 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 146 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 111 km | 4 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 148 km | 61 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 75 km | 15 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 0 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 134 km | 1 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 107 km | 76 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 51 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 2 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 | 273 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 216 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 228 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 300 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 289 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | — | 282 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 277 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 50 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 67 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 72 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
Santa Isabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 57°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.5") and December the driest (0.5").