Cahuatache, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Cahuatache is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,449. Elevation: 5,105 ft (1,556 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,449 Population 11/sq mi density
5,105 ft Elevation 1,556 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,449
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Population1,449
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Coordinates17.4162°, -98.5318°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cahuatache

Cahuatache is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,449. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet (1,556 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Cahuatache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Area134.4 sq mi (348.1 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.4162°N, 98.5318°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,698 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 108 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 71 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 126 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 125 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 76 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 119 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 81 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 150 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 126 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 84 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 141 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 79 km
2024 John Category 3 99 km
2023 Otis Category 5 157 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 281 km
2017 Max Category 1 89 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 246 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 122 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 232 km
2010 Karl Category 3 246 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 94 km
1997 Rick Category 2 194 km
1996 Boris Category 1 245 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 300 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 76 km
1984 Odile Category 2 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 - 116 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 102 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m - 99 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 119 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 116 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 140 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 71 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 106 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m - 109 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 108 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 100 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake - 18 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 179 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 196 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in
September 71°F (21°C) 8.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Cahuatache has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Cahuatache

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Santa Cruz-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cahuatache

What is the population of Cahuatache?

Cahuatache has a population of 1,449 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 134.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cahuatache?

Cahuatache enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

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