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Cieneguilla, Mexico

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1,330 Population 13/sq mi density
5,315 ft Elevation 1,620 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Cieneguilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,315 ft (1,620 m)
Area102.0 sq mi (264.1 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates16.3235°N, 97.3176°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.01"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,308 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 51 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 148 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 99 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 71 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 89 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 96 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 119 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 50 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 69 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 122 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 124 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 107 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 56 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 44 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 78 km
2024 John Category 3 145 km
2023 Otis Category 5 254 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 103 km
2017 Max Category 1 174 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 25 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 201 km
2010 Karl Category 1 292 km
2006 John Category 3 277 km
1998 Lester Category 2 204 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 47 km
1997 Rick Category 2 49 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 296 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 190 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 11 128 km
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 148 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 146 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 98 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 146 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 99 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 45 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 89 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 50 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 12.0 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in
August 69°F (20°C) 10.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 11.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in

Cieneguilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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