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Weather & Climate in Santa María la Calera, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María la Calera 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 7,749 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 | 7,749 ft (2,362 m) |
| Area | 54.2 sq mi (140.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0307°N, 98.7193°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
151 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 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 0 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 110 km | 0 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 1 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 57 km | 2 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 112 km | 1 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 1 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 105 km | 1 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 131 km | 16 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 125 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 118 km | 3 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 | 118 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 180 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 221 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 237 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 157 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 177 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 266 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 204 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 127 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 166 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 114 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 138 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 150 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 175 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 175 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 181 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santa María la Calera has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.3").