Salina Cruz weather in July
In July, Salina Cruz sees average daytime highs of 34°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 122 mm of rain across 11.6 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Salina Cruz's 9th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Salina Cruz's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 34°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 122 mm
- 11.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 6:00 AM – 6:53 PM
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- 9th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.32 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Salina Cruz is municipal seat of Salina Cruz, State of Oaxaca, Mexico.
- Density
- 744/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1522
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in July
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 34°C through the month.
A typical July day in Salina Cruz reaches about 34°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 1°C warmer than June and on par with August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 25 |
| 2 | 33 | 25 |
| 3 | 33 | 25 |
| 4 | 33 | 25 |
| 5 | 33 | 25 |
| 6 | 33 | 25 |
| 7 | 33 | 25 |
| 8 | 33 | 25 |
| 9 | 33 | 25 |
| 10 | 33 | 25 |
| 11 | 33 | 25 |
| 12 | 33 | 25 |
| 13 | 33 | 25 |
| 14 | 34 | 25 |
| 15 | 34 | 25 |
| 16 | 34 | 25 |
| 17 | 34 | 25 |
| 18 | 34 | 25 |
| 19 | 34 | 25 |
| 20 | 34 | 25 |
| 21 | 34 | 25 |
| 22 | 34 | 25 |
| 23 | 34 | 25 |
| 24 | 34 | 25 |
| 25 | 34 | 25 |
| 26 | 34 | 25 |
| 27 | 34 | 25 |
| 28 | 34 | 25 |
| 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 30 | 34 | 25 |
| 31 | 34 | 25 |
How July really feels in Salina Cruz
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in July is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Salina Cruz weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 21° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.1 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 31° / 21° | 3 | 0.8 | 11.5 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 33° / 22° | 4 | 1 | 11.9 | 4.8 |
| Apr | 34° / 24° | 6 | 1.7 | 12.4 | 3.8 |
| May | 34° / 25° | 67 | 9.9 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 33° / 25° | 233 | 17.8 | 12.9 | 2.9 |
| Jul | 34° / 25° | 122 | 11.6 | 12.9 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 34° / 25° | 163 | 14.6 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 206 | 17.4 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 32° / 24° | 84 | 8.6 | 11.6 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 32° / 23° | 15 | 1.7 | 11.2 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 4 | 0.8 | 11.1 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in July.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 30 | 70 |
| 5 | 30 | 70 |
| 6 | 30 | 70 |
| 7 | 31 | 69 |
| 8 | 32 | 68 |
| 9 | 33 | 67 |
| 10 | 34 | 66 |
| 11 | 34 | 66 |
| 12 | 35 | 65 |
| 13 | 36 | 64 |
| 14 | 35 | 65 |
| 15 | 35 | 65 |
| 16 | 35 | 65 |
| 17 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 37 | 63 |
| 19 | 37 | 63 |
| 20 | 37 | 63 |
| 21 | 36 | 64 |
| 22 | 36 | 64 |
| 23 | 36 | 64 |
| 24 | 36 | 64 |
| 25 | 36 | 64 |
| 26 | 36 | 64 |
| 27 | 36 | 64 |
| 28 | 36 | 64 |
| 29 | 36 | 64 |
| 30 | 37 | 63 |
| 31 | 37 | 63 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Salina Cruz gets around 122 mm of rain over 11.6 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 38% and peaks near 52% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 52 |
| 2 | 51 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 49 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 45 |
| 9 | 43 |
| 10 | 42 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 40 |
| 13 | 39 |
| 14 | 38 |
| 15 | 37 |
| 16 | 36 |
| 17 | 35 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 33 |
| 20 | 33 |
| 21 | 32 |
| 22 | 31 |
| 23 | 31 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 30 |
| 27 | 30 |
| 28 | 31 |
| 29 | 31 |
| 30 | 31 |
| 31 | 32 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the oppressive band about 62% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Oppressive (%) | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 |
| Miserable (%) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 58 | 27 |
| 2 | 16 | 58 | 26 |
| 3 | 16 | 59 | 25 |
| 4 | 17 | 59 | 24 |
| 5 | 17 | 60 | 23 |
| 6 | 18 | 59 | 23 |
| 7 | 18 | 60 | 22 |
| 8 | 18 | 61 | 21 |
| 9 | 19 | 61 | 20 |
| 10 | 19 | 62 | 19 |
| 11 | 19 | 63 | 18 |
| 12 | 19 | 64 | 17 |
| 13 | 20 | 63 | 17 |
| 14 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 15 | 20 | 64 | 16 |
| 16 | 20 | 65 | 15 |
| 17 | 20 | 65 | 15 |
| 18 | 20 | 65 | 15 |
| 19 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 20 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 21 | 21 | 65 | 14 |
| 22 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 23 | 22 | 64 | 14 |
| 24 | 23 | 63 | 14 |
| 25 | 23 | 62 | 15 |
| 26 | 24 | 61 | 15 |
| 27 | 25 | 60 | 15 |
| 28 | 26 | 59 | 15 |
| 29 | 26 | 59 | 15 |
| 30 | 27 | 58 | 15 |
| 31 | 27 | 57 | 16 |
Wind in July
Winds average 12 km/h in July.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of July to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 18 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 5:56 AM to 6:05 AM, and sunset from 6:53 PM to 6:49 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:56 | 6:53 |
| 2 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:53 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:53 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:56 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:53 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:53 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:57 | 6:53 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:53 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:53 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:58 | 6:53 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:53 |
| 12 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:53 |
| 13 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:53 |
| 14 | 12.9 | 5:59 | 6:53 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:53 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:53 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 6:00 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 6:01 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:01 | 6:52 |
| 21 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 22 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 23 | 12.8 | 6:02 | 6:52 |
| 24 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:51 |
| 25 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:51 |
| 26 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:51 |
| 27 | 12.8 | 6:03 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:04 | 6:49 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:05 | 6:49 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 6.32 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.2 kWh/m² to a high of 7.02 kWh/m² in April across the year — July's 6.32 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Salina Cruz
In July, Salina Cruz sits inside its atlantic hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Salina Cruz sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Salina Cruz's monsoon runs June–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is July a good time to visit Salina Cruz?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Salina Cruz.
What to pack for Salina Cruz in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Salina Cruz sees daytime highs around 34°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Salina Cruz in July
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in January near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 27 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Warm |
| Feb | 26 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 27 | Warm |
UV index in Salina Cruz in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Salina Cruz peaks around April 15 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 19 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Salina Cruz in July
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where July falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Salina Cruz is worst in May — around 32 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.9× the cleanest month (November, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 14 | 25 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 14 | Moderate |
| Apr | 25 | Moderate |
| May | 32 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Salina Cruz?
Salina Cruz sits at 16.2°N, 95.2°W, 8 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, 17 km away.
Topography around Salina Cruz
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Salina Cruz.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Salina Cruz has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 214 m around an average of 36 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 691 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,791 m.
The land around Salina Cruz is covered by artificial surfaces (33%) and water (27%) within 3 km, water (44%) and trees (21%) within 16 km, and water (35%) and trees (34%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Salina Cruz (16.1754°, -95.1942°, elevation 8 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).