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Weather & Climate in Santa Teresa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Teresa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,955 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Area | 819.0 sq mi (2,121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 22.4973°N, 104.7655°W |
| Timezone | America/Mazatlan |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jul 4, 2008 | 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico | M4.4 | 87 km | 59 km |
| Oct 28, 1998 | 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M4.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2001 | 11 km E of Yago, Mexico | M4.0 | 75 km | 22 km |
| Mar 15, 2001 | 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico | M4.0 | 94 km | 104 km |
| Oct 29, 1998 | 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lidia | Category 4 | 138 mph | 201 km |
| 2022 | Roslyn | Category 4 | 127 mph | 56 km |
| 2022 | Orlene | Category 3 | 115 mph | 144 km |
| 2021 | Pamela | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
| 2021 | Nora | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2018 | Willa | Category 4 | 138 mph | 94 km |
| 2015 | Patricia | Category 1 | — | 225 km |
| 2011 | Jova | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 2006 | Lane | Category 3 | 127 mph | 222 km |
| 2002 | Kenna | Category 5 | 150 mph | 56 km |
| 1998 | Madeline | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 1994 | Rosa | Category 2 | 104 mph | 94 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 1 | — | 294 km |
| 1986 | Roslyn | Category 1 | 75 mph | 241 km |
| 1986 | Newton | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1983 | Tico | Category 3 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 1981 | Norma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 209 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isabel, Isla (136 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isabel, Isla | Tuff cone(s) | 95 m (312 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Ceboruco | Stratovolcano | 2,280 m (7,480 ft) | 1875 | 155 km |
| Durango Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,075 m (6,808 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in |
Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.2").