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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Agua Zarca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo Agua Zarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,772 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,772 ft (2,369 m) |
| Area | 119.5 sq mi (309.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1525°N, 98.4991°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Feb 8, 2016 | 5 km WSW of Atecax, Mexico | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico | M4.1 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Mar 4, 2000 | 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico | M4.1 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Mar 12, 2000 | 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico | M4.1 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Apr 21, 1998 | central Mexico | M4.1 | 124 km | 0 km |
| Mar 21, 1998 | 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.1 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2011 | 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico | M4.1 | 148 km | 3 km |
| May 6, 2013 | 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 126 km | 1 km |
| Feb 4, 2003 | Puebla region, Mexico | M4.1 | 136 km | 1 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 111 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 2007 | 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico | M4.0 | 133 km | 15 km |
| Apr 27, 1998 | 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico | M4.0 | 123 km | 1 km |
| Apr 17, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico | M4.0 | 65 km | 2 km |
| Sep 21, 1998 | 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico | M4.0 | 117 km | 1 km |
| Sep 23, 2013 | 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico | M4.0 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Aug 7, 2005 | 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico | M4.0 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Sep 22, 1998 | 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico | M4.0 | 119 km | 1 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 0 km WNW of La Magdalena Yancuitlalpan, Mexico | M3.9 | 138 km | 0 km |
| Aug 13, 1998 | 5 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico | M3.9 | 131 km | 3 km |
| May 20, 2010 | 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico | M3.9 | 47 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 92 km |
| 2017 | Katia | Category 2 | 104 mph | 154 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 226 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 131 km |
| 2007 | Lorenzo | Category 1 | 81 mph | 151 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 1 | 92 mph | 240 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 81 mph | 181 km |
| 1993 | Gert | Category 2 | 98 mph | 107 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 2 | 98 mph | 141 km |
| 1988 | Debby | Category 1 | 75 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Humeros, Los | Caldera(s) | 3,150 m (10,335 ft) | -4470 | 122 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 136 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 159 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 170 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 176 km |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 179 km |
| Naolinco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,000 m (6,562 ft) | -1200 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Santo Domingo Agua Zarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 50°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and December the driest (0.4").