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Ciénega del Sauce, Mexico

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646 Population 2/sq mi density
2,779 ft Elevation 847 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Ciénega del Sauce 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 Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,779 ft (847 m)
Area381.7 sq mi (988.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.0325°N, 98.9475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,330 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 97 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 47 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 150 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 110 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 39 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 143 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 61 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 148 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 70 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 98 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 103 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 69 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 89 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 53 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 26 km
2024 John Category 3 40 km
2023 Otis Category 5 98 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 276 km
2021 Rick Category 2 277 km
2017 Max Category 1 37 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 184 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 126 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 174 km
2006 John Category 4 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 37 km
1997 Rick Category 2 164 km
1996 Boris Category 1 184 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 239 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 16 km
1984 Odile Category 2 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 72 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 76 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 37 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 105 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 112 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 61 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 72 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 88 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 47 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 62 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 99 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 97 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 150 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 41 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 141 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 105 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 105 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 Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 10.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 13.5 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in

Ciénega del Sauce has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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