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Weather & Climate in Santa María Yalina, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Yalina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,158 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,158 ft (1,877 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2401°N, 96.2624°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
962 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 149 km | 61 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 81 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 111 km | 101 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 123 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 113 km | 109 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 73 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 14 km | 63 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 127 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 140 km | 110 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 51 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 119 km | 95 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 34 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 131 km | 111 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 145 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.4 | 150 km | 31 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 | 230 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 290 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 150 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 287 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 168 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 193 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 184 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 116 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 11.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Santa María Yalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").