Agua Tordillo, Mexico

Full City Profile

731 Population 2/sq mi density

5,896 ft Elevation 1,797 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Agua Tordillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.2°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,896 ft (1,797 m)
Area	381.7 sq mi (988.7 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2272°N, 98.9872°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"

130% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.42"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,966 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	115 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	65 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	142 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	129 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	60 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	67 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	86 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	87 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	129 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	125 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	111 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	117 km
Jul 21, 2000	12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico	M5.9	132 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	109 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	53 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	106 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	139 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	149 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	143 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

17 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	36 km
2024	John	Category 3	49 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	104 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	295 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	279 km
2017	Max	Category 1	59 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	195 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	141 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	191 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	297 km
2006	John	Category 4	281 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	59 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	186 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	196 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	253 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	36 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	204 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	65 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	96 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	53 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	108 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	111 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	82 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	65 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	88 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	65 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	55 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	117 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	115 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	49 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	108 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	108 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
February	69°F (20°C)	0.3 in
March	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	73°F (23°C)	0.6 in
May	74°F (23°C)	2.8 in
June	73°F (23°C)	9.9 in
July	74°F (23°C)	10.8 in	Warmest
August	72°F (22°C)	10.9 in
September	71°F (22°C)	11.4 in	Wettest
October	71°F (22°C)	5.2 in
November	69°F (21°C)	0.9 in
December	68°F (20°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

Agua Tordillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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