Aldama, Mexico

Full City Profile

554 Population 4/sq mi density

7,723 ft Elevation 2,354 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,723 ft (2,354 m)
Area	132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9659°N, 97.5962°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	123 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	86 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	109 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	76 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	121 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	97 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	122 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	66 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	100 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	90 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	100 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	134 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	93 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	77 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	75 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	128 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	114 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	67 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	95 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	105 km
2024	John	Category 3	145 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	236 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	174 km
2017	Max	Category 1	142 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	61 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	244 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	231 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	274 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	98 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	126 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	150 km

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

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	109 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	109 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	86 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	86 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	120 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	121 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
June	63°F (17°C)	9.6 in	Wettest
July	62°F (17°C)	8.0 in
August	62°F (17°C)	8.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	7.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
December	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in

Aldama has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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