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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 42.1 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 9,377 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,377 ft (2,858 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.3233°N, 99.2957°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
210 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 121 km | 48 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 52 km |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico | M5.0 | 114 km | 65 km |
| May 26, 2005 | 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico | M4.7 | 127 km | 93 km |
| Apr 22, 1994 | 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico | M4.6 | 129 km | 70 km |
| Apr 5, 2022 | 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico | M4.5 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 29, 2013 | 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M4.5 | 130 km | 55 km |
| Sep 11, 2019 | 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico | M4.4 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico | M4.2 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 84 km | 5 km |
| May 28, 2007 | 6 km NNE of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 123 km | 55 km |
| Jul 17, 2012 | 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 103 km | 76 km |
| Mar 2, 2002 | 8 km SW of Acapetlahuaya, Mexico | M4.1 | 138 km | 51 km |
| Jan 26, 2013 | 2 km WSW of Tonalapa del Sur, Mexico | M4.1 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Feb 23, 2013 | 6 km E of Mayanalán, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 93 km | 1 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 77 km | 1 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 92 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 2 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 2 | 98 mph | 231 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 209 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 212 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 1 | 81 mph | 270 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 266 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 246 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 75 mph | 264 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 32 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 54 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 63 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 101 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 44°F in January to 58°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.4").