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Weather & Climate in Santa María del Oro, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María del Oro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,584 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,584 ft (1,702 m) |
| Area | 2,324.4 sq mi (6,020.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.9494°N, 105.3644°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.
| Apr 15, 2023 | 35 km SE of Indé, Mexico | M4.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2013 | Manuel | Category 1 | 75 mph | 294 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 239 km |
| 1993 | Lidia | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa María del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 51°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 20.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.2").