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Weather & Climate in Santa Martha, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Martha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 431.4 sq mi (1,117.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.3428°N, 98.7064°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 137 km | 3 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 110 km | 8 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 133 km | 16 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 21 km SE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M3.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Feb 17, 1993 | 10 km NNE of Arroyo Seco, Mexico | M3.2 | 126 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 230 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2013 | Ingrid | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 163 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 291 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 88 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 144 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 210 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 132 mph | 226 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in |
Santa Martha has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 66°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.6").