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Cacalutla, Mexico

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2,010 Population 3/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Cacalutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.1243°N, 100.3504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.04"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,627 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 73 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 84 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 57 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 44 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 117 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 95 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 109 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 136 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 50 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 26 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 41 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 96 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 39 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 148 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 39 km
Apr 23, 1996 30 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 112 km
2024 John Category 3 62 km
2023 Otis Category 5 28 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 158 km
2021 Rick Category 2 138 km
2017 Max Category 1 82 km
2015 Marty Category 1 199 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 89 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 180 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 270 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 134 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 270 km
2009 Andres Category 1 262 km
2006 John Category 4 191 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 285 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 283 km
1997 Rick Category 2 211 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 71 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 295 km
1996 Alma Category 2 238 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 80 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 128 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 60 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 40 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 125 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 80 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 63 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 73 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 91 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 114 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 57 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 67 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 60 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 30 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in

Cacalutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.0").

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