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Weather & Climate in Santa María Nativitas, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Nativitas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 363 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 26.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,146 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 363 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,146 ft (2,178 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.6615°N, 97.3354°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 81 km | 70 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 46 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 63 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 149 km | 22 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 134 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 129 km | 62 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 37 km | 62 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.4 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 131 km | 52 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 103 km | 56 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 100 km | 62 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.2 | 141 km | 19 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 108 km | 57 km |
| May 17, 2008 | 3 km NW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.2 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 1 km S of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jul 19, 2016 | 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico | M5.1 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.0 | 141 km | 34 km |
| Jul 1, 2021 | 4 km NNE of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2020 | 6 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico | M5.0 | 144 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 180 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 204 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 283 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 220 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 271 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 198 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 142 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 149 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 174 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 196 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 196 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 152 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 166 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Santa María Nativitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.2").