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Weather & Climate in Santa María de la Paz, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María de la Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 31.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,299 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,299 ft (1,920 m) |
| Area | 261.0 sq mi (675.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.5123°N, 103.4075°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2012 | 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jul 8, 2004 | 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico | M4.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 146 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 121 km | 29 km |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico | M3.8 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 93 km | 10 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 153 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 121 mph | 219 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 230 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 286 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 3 | 115 mph | 272 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 153 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 138 mph | 185 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 272 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 266 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 1987 | Eugene | Category 2 | 92 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 122 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Santa María de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 56°F in January to 71°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.2").