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Weather & Climate in Santa María, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 150 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.0°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 150 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 2,497.6 sq mi (6,468.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3523°N, 92.0768°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 261 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 257 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 149 km | 216 km |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2000 | 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 241 km |
| Mar 31, 1997 | 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 179 km |
| Apr 12, 2010 | 4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico | M4.6 | 129 km | 215 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Nov 5, 2000 | 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 50 km | 124 km |
| Nov 14, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico | M4.6 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico | M4.6 | 150 km | 223 km |
| Jul 18, 1993 | 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico | M4.5 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 1997 | 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 150 km |
| May 29, 2007 | 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico | M4.4 | 64 km | 25 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1999 | 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico | M4.4 | 62 km | 96 km |
| Oct 19, 1996 | 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico | M4.4 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 233 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 261 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.2 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (3.7").