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Weather & Climate in Santa María Acapulco, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Acapulco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 457.5 sq mi (1,185.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4719°N, 99.4417°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 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 | 36 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 16 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 18 km | 21 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 23 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 23 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 56 km | 16 km |
| Jan 29, 1998 | 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico | M3.7 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 24, 2006 | 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M3.7 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2005 | 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico | M3.7 | 138 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 211 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 1 | 86 mph | 265 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 247 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 125 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 221 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in |
Santa María Acapulco has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (0.6").