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Benito Juárez, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,305 Population 5/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Benito Juárez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates15.8818°N, 96.3241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,527 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 68 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 34 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 3 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 105 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 57 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 52 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 129 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 21 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 49 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 70 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 71 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 110 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 51 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 74 km
Mar 20, 1996 13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico M5.4 100 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 113 km
2024 John Category 3 235 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 8 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 278 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 228 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 51 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 263 km
2006 John Category 2 278 km
1998 Lester Category 2 154 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 65 km
1997 Rick Category 1 30 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 261 km
1984 Boris Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 34 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 73 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 51 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 78 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m — 136 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake — — 34 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake — 24 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in

Benito Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 63°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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