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Weather & Climate in Santa María Cuevas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Cuevas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,602 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,602 ft (2,317 m) |
| Area | 138.0 sq mi (357.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8661°N, 99.0988°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 121 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 141 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 76 km | 15 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 51 km | 5 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 105 km | 3 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 112 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 162 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 224 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 2 | 104 mph | 264 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 201 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 161 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 88 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 109 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 131 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 174 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
Santa María Cuevas has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in December to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.2").