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Weather & Climate in Santa María la Asunción, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María la Asunción experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 8,481 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,481 ft (2,585 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.2675°N, 99.5525°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
249 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 137 km | 48 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 135 km | 53 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 110 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 128 km | 56 km |
| May 20, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Aug 29, 1993 | 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 87 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 117 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 104 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 116 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 127 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 138 km | 56 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 54 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 129 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 146 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 138 km | 50 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 87 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 220 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 191 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 237 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 296 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 294 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 292 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 273 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 242 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 289 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 28 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 49 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 75 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa María la Asunción has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 44°F in January to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").