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Weather & Climate in Santiago, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,608 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 424.7 sq mi (1,100.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 25.4253°N, 100.1521°W |
| Timezone | America/Monterrey |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 15, 2000 | 3 km NNE of Saltillo, Mexico | M4.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2004 | 18 km ESE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.5 | 68 km | 38 km |
| Jun 14, 2009 | 35 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.4 | 84 km | 18 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 31 km NW of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 1992 | 12 km E of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 28 km SSW of Huachichil, Mexico | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2000 | 11 km SSW of Iturbide, Mexico | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2025 | 13 km E of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.2 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 2014 | 12 km SSW of China, Mexico | M4.1 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Apr 17, 2006 | 21 km WNW of La Ascensión, Mexico | M4.1 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Mar 18, 2014 | 18 km E of Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico | M4.1 | 58 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 31 km SSE of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 15 km SW of China, Mexico | M4.0 | 83 km | 8 km |
| Mar 4, 2014 | 27 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 23 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M4.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 2013 | 19 km NE of Ciudad General Terán, Mexico | M4.0 | 59 km | 37 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km S of San Pedro Garza García, Mexico | M4.0 | 34 km | 5 km |
| Nov 30, 2013 | 26 km SE of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.9 | 70 km | 2 km |
| Mar 5, 2014 | 18 km SSW of China, Mexico | M3.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2016 | 11 km N of Los Ramones, Mexico | M3.6 | 66 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2020 | Hanna | Category 1 | 92 mph | 252 km |
| 2010 | Alex | Category 2 | 109 mph | 221 km |
| 2008 | Dolly | Category 1 | 86 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2003 | Erika | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 1999 | Bret | Category 3 | 115 mph | 277 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 1983 | Barry | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 3 | 115 mph | 234 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Santiago has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.8").