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Weather & Climate in Santa María el Chico, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María el Chico experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,057 ft (2,151 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1070°N, 98.3963°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 120 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 91 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 114 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 77 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 136 km | 15 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 113 km | 1 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 127 km | 3 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Sep 23, 1998 | 1 km NW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M3.9 | 114 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 59 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 85 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 188 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 215 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 142 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 238 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 136 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 132 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 110 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 138 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 147 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 159 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 168 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 179 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Santa María el Chico has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").