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Weather & Climate in Unidad Habitacional Santa Teresa, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Unidad Habitacional Santa Teresa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,474 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,474 ft (2,583 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²)
Population Density350/sq mi
Coordinates19.2161°N, 99.5522°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

258 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 134 km 48 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 130 km 53 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 112 km 80 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 124 km 52 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 143 km 57 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 104 km 65 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 148 km 51 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 124 km 56 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 143 km 54 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 146 km 87 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 111 km 93 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 100 km 70 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 122 km 55 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 117 km 4 km
May 22, 2013 2 km SE of Salguero, Mexico M4.4 144 km 70 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 132 km 56 km
Jun 21, 1996 4 km ENE of Villa Madero, Mexico M4.3 125 km 61 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 141 km 54 km
Jul 17, 2007 4 km NNE of San Lucas, Mexico M4.3 144 km 37 km
Jan 7, 2014 5 km WNW of Nuevo Balsas, Mexico M4.2 132 km 50 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

16 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 237 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 215 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 186 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 241 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 296 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 299 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 288 km
2010 Karl Category 1 291 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 275 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 81 mph 247 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 272 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 247 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 293 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 81 mph 264 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 25 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 47 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 76 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 90 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 96 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
February 54°F (12°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 60°F (15°C) 6.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 58°F (15°C) 7.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Unidad Habitacional Santa Teresa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 52°F in December to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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