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Weather & Climate in Santa Rita el Vergel, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rita el Vergel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,848 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,848 ft (1,173 m) |
| Area | 302.0 sq mi (782.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2546°N, 91.7262°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
371 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Mar 14, 1994 | 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M6.9 | 80 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico | M6.4 | 141 km | 100 km |
| Mar 17, 2005 | 10 km NE of San Bartolo, Guatemala | M6.1 | 129 km | 197 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M6.0 | 142 km | 93 km |
| Jan 17, 2009 | 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 169 km |
| Oct 17, 2000 | 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico | M5.8 | 90 km | 181 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico | M5.8 | 128 km | 211 km |
| May 5, 2025 | 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico | M5.8 | 93 km | 261 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.6 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 2 km WNW of San Carlos Sija, Guatemala | M5.6 | 141 km | 161 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico | M5.6 | 148 km | 92 km |
| Sep 1, 2012 | 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico | M5.5 | 112 km | 257 km |
| Jan 20, 2015 | 4 km NNW of San Francisco El Alto, Guatemala | M5.5 | 145 km | 154 km |
| Jun 26, 2012 | 8 km N of Tectitán, Guatemala | M5.4 | 103 km | 168 km |
| Feb 8, 2002 | 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico | M5.4 | 116 km | 210 km |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico | M5.4 | 77 km | 216 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico | M5.4 | 128 km | 122 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico | M5.4 | 143 km | 104 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 8 km ESE of Cuilco, Guatemala | M5.3 | 97 km | 208 km |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala | M5.3 | 68 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 232 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (131 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tacana | Stratovolcano | 4,064 m (13,333 ft) | 1986 | 131 km |
| Almolonga | Stratovolcano | 3,173 m (10,410 ft) | 1818 | 164 km |
| Santa Maria | Stratovolcano | 3,745 m (12,287 ft) | 2020 | 168 km |
| Toliman | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,158 m (10,361 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 13.0 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 14.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in |
Santa Rita el Vergel has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.8") and March the driest (1.6").