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Weather & Climate in Santa María Totoltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Totoltepec 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 8,533 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 | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Area | 300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3065°N, 99.5928°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 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 | 143 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 | 122 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 135 km | 52 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 149 km | 57 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 115 km | 65 km |
| Jul 19, 1993 | 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico | M4.9 | 128 km | 56 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 | 121 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 103 km | 70 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 112 km | 4 km |
| May 22, 2013 | 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 70 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 142 km | 56 km |
| Jun 21, 1996 | 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico | M4.3 | 130 km | 61 km |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico | M4.3 | 149 km | 54 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico | M4.3 | 145 km | 37 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 82 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico | M4.2 | 141 km | 50 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 55 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 224 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 194 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 238 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 298 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 299 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 297 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 274 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 290 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 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 | 55 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 70 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 107 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 Totoltepec 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").