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Weather & Climate in Santa María Texcatitlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Texcatitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,931 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,931 ft (1,503 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7130°N, 97.0661°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
260 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 | 84 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 150 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 134 km | 109 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 39 km | 73 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 57 km | 62 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 121 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 131 km | 57 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 129 km | 62 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 140 km | 100 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 62 km | 71 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 75 km | 77 km |
| Feb 14, 2007 | 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico | M4.9 | 149 km | 67 km |
| Feb 3, 2010 | 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico | M4.9 | 112 km | 88 km |
| Nov 6, 2017 | 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico | M4.8 | 112 km | 106 km |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 131 km | 70 km |
| Apr 22, 1992 | 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico | M4.8 | 82 km | 64 km |
| Aug 23, 1991 | 8 km SE of La Reforma, Mexico | M4.8 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Nov 15, 1990 | 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico | M4.7 | 36 km | 70 km |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico | M4.7 | 133 km | 67 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 204 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 231 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 214 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 225 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 161 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 135 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 196 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 148 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 161 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa María Texcatitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (0.3").