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Weather & Climate in Santa María de los Ángeles, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María de los Ángeles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,885 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,885 ft (2,708 m) |
| Area | 73.7 sq mi (190.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7863°N, 100.1994°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
114 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Sep 24, 1991 | 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.8 | 148 km | 77 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 125 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 142 km | 37 km |
| Aug 14, 2000 | 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 2011 | 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 105 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 71 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 34 km | 15 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 4, 2002 | 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico | M4.1 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 133 km | 76 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 118 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 44 km | 19 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 39 km | 6 km |
| Feb 15, 1999 | 5 km SW of Zacapuato, Mexico | M3.9 | 136 km | 111 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Oct 7, 1999 | 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico | M3.8 | 71 km | 29 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 280 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 4 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 43 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 89 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 137 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 162 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa María de los Ángeles has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 47°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and March the driest (0.3").