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Weather & Climate in Santa Matilde, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Matilde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,260 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,260 ft (1,908 m) |
| Area | 298.5 sq mi (773.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4324°N, 100.0263°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
76 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 139 km | 4 km |
| Apr 30, 2006 | 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico | M4.2 | 98 km | 15 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 146 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 21 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 2 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 135 km | 16 km |
| Jul 21, 2007 | 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico | M3.9 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2008 | 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico | M3.9 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico | M3.8 | 150 km | 98 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 115 mph | 243 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 1 | 86 mph | 284 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 274 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 194 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | — | 278 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 117 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 150 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 177 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Santa Matilde has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (0.2").