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Weather & Climate in Santa Rita, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 3,720.3 sq mi (9,635.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.6508°N, 89.8711°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jun 10, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 178 mph | 239 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 274 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 254 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 270 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 132 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 233 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 260 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 78 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 209 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 78 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 277 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 15 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 4 | 150 mph | 187 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.9").