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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 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.1°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,050/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.0120°N, 104.0934°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
498 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.0.
| Oct 9, 1995 | 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake | M8.0 | 13 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M7.6 | 135 km | 27 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M7.6 | 27 km | 24 km |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 55 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico | M6.8 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Dec 11, 1995 | 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M6.4 | 145 km | 20 km |
| May 20, 2001 | 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico | M6.3 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M6.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2025 | 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico | M6.2 | 96 km | 39 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M6.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1995 | 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico | M6.0 | 24 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 2003 | 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 16 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico | M5.8 | 33 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2018 | 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.8 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.8 | 104 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2016 | 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.6 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Feb 20, 2013 | 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico | M5.6 | 65 km | 18 km |
| Feb 28, 2005 | 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2020 | 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
48 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Flossie | Category 3 | 109 mph | 248 km |
| 2025 | Barbara | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 191 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 86 mph | 80 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 132 mph | 268 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 4 | 132 mph | 295 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 194 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 127 km |
| 2021 | Enrique | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2019 | Lorena | Category 1 | 81 mph | 49 km |
| 2017 | Dora | Category 2 | 104 mph | 277 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 5 | 213 mph | 105 km |
| 2015 | Dolores | Category 1 | 81 mph | 277 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2014 | Odile | Category 3 | 109 mph | 281 km |
| 2014 | Polo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 2013 | Erick | Category 1 | 81 mph | 124 km |
| 2013 | Dalila | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2012 | Bud | Category 3 | 115 mph | 148 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1818 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 13.9 m | 2,000 | 19 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 50 | 13 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 75 | 40 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 400 | 70 km |
| 1973 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | 56 | 129 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.1 m | — | 85 km |
| 1932 | CENTRAL MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 2022 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 2003 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 29 | 27 km |
| 1941 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 84 | 122 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1900 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 75 km |
| Mascota Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,560 m (8,399 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (0.0").