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Weather & Climate in Yerba Santa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yerba Santa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3511°N, 94.3541°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,820 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 109 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 95 km | 166 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 5 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 76 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 39 km | 113 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 64 km | 63 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 15 km | 87 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 101 km |
| Sep 24, 2017 | 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.8 | 117 km | 47 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 115 km | 120 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 103 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 54 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 108 km | 29 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 83 km | 144 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.7 | 130 km | 36 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 12 km | 96 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 77 km | 101 km |
| Sep 18, 2017 | 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 224 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 51 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 264 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 225 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 239 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 183 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 145 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Yerba Santa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").