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Weather & Climate in Santa Teresa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Teresa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,759 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Area | 390.3 sq mi (1,010.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2297°N, 99.5070°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
778 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 | 113 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 108 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 127 km | 34 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 66 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 82 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 33 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 133 km | 35 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 112 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 91 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 35 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 34 km |
| Apr 3, 1997 | 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico | M5.2 | 136 km | 57 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 148 km | 72 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Jul 28, 2007 | 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 49 km |
| Oct 29, 2001 | Guerrero, Mexico | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 63 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 128 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 108 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 103 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 291 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 263 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 240 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 257 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 272 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | — | 295 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 146 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 115 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 142 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 101 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 103 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and February the driest (0.1").