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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 72°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 20.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,422 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,422 ft (1,043 m) |
| Area | 1,200.7 sq mi (3,109.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.9817°N, 99.8441°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 16, 2023 | 15 km NNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 11 km WNW of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico | M4.3 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico | M4.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 118 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico | M4.1 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Jan 16, 2007 | 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico | M4.1 | 53 km | 21 km |
| May 22, 2001 | 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.1 | 82 km | 17 km |
| Jun 27, 2011 | 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 85 km | 8 km |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico | M4.0 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico | M4.0 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Jul 21, 2011 | 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico | M4.0 | 107 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico | M4.0 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Oct 11, 1990 | 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 2005 | 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico | M3.9 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Mar 11, 1998 | 12 km E of Concá, Mexico | M3.7 | 70 km | 20 km |
| Apr 8, 1998 | 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.7 | 118 km | 35 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico | M3.6 | 119 km | 85 km |
| Mar 24, 1999 | 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico | M3.5 | 138 km | 8 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 | 121 mph | 277 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 224 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 212 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 225 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.3").