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Weather & Climate in Santa Maria Macua, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Maria Macua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,543 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,543 ft (2,299 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1361°N, 99.4754°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 23 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 125 km | 3 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 98 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 57 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 119 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 126 km | 16 km |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico | M3.8 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 137 km | 98 km |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 1 km NNW of Juárez Coronaco, Mexico | M3.8 | 131 km | 44 km |
| May 23, 1998 | 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico | M3.8 | 102 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 2 | 98 mph | 284 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 190 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 230 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 163 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 232 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 115 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 118 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 123 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santa Maria Macua has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (0.3").