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Weather & Climate in Santa María de Ocotán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María de Ocotán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 64°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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,549 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,549 ft (1,996 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.9167°N, 104.5994°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 137 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 142 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 2 | — | 247 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 23 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 232 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 127 mph | 93 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 270 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 249 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 4 | 150 mph | 21 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 261 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 93 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 257 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 174 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Durango Volcanic Field (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in |
Santa María de Ocotán has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 51°F in January to 66°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (0.2").