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Weather & Climate in Santa María de Ostula, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María de Ostula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 184.2 sq mi (477.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5033°N, 103.4773°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
564 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 55 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 72 km | 24 km |
| Jan 11, 1997 | 46 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M7.2 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Apr 11, 2012 | 41 km NW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 24 km NNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M6.5 | 111 km | 46 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 12 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 66 km | 16 km |
| Apr 22, 2013 | 7 km NNE of Guacamayas, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 30 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 23 km | 16 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 26 km | 18 km |
| May 8, 2001 | 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1997 | 33 km WNW of El Habillal, Mexico | M5.5 | 96 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
49 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 2 | 109 mph | 229 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 278 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 157 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 271 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 26 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 3 | 127 mph | 275 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 125 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 77 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 189 km |
| 2015 | Marty | Category 1 | 81 mph | 238 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 113 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 255 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 276 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 214 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 144 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 82 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 98 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 126 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 133 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 9,500 | 106 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 50 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 55 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 72 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Colima (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in |
Santa María de Ostula has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 79°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.6") and April the driest (0.1").