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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 has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 73.9°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,835 ft (1,169 m) |
| Area | 615.5 sq mi (1,594.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.3339°N, 104.5870°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Sep 14, 2010 | 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M5.6 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico | M4.6 | 95 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2016 | 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 74 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico | M4.5 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 60 km | 59 km |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico | M4.2 | 99 km | 16 km |
| Jun 15, 2013 | 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico | M4.2 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 2015 | 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico | M4.1 | 45 km | 29 km |
| Sep 3, 2001 | 32 km SSW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 43 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 60 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico | M3.6 | 108 km | 88 km |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 km NW of El Tuito, Mexico | M3.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2020 | 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico | M3.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 11 km SW of Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico | M3.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
25 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 | 71 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 122 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 211 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 117 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 155 mph | 195 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 150 mph | 95 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 1 | 81 mph | 287 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 2 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 2011 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 282 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 207 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 253 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 93 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 202 km |
| 1996 | Hernan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 98 mph | 176 km |
| 1992 | Winifred | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 25 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in |
Santa María del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 67°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.1").