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Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,122 Population 18/sq mi density
1,552 ft Elevation 473 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Cuanacaxtitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,552 ft (473 m)
Area176.4 sq mi (457.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates16.7995°N, 98.6399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,769 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 5 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 55 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 84 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 110 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 69 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 10 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 102 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 92 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 107 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 28 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 57 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 80 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 57 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 28 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 90 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 90 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 95 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 28 km
2024 John Category 3 36 km
2023 Otis Category 5 124 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 235 km
2017 Max Category 1 30 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 198 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 86 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 166 km
2006 John Category 3 257 km
1998 Lester Category 2 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 40 km
1997 Rick Category 2 131 km
1996 Boris Category 1 194 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 244 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 40 km
1984 Odile Category 2 224 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 111 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 37 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 60 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 134 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 146 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 59 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 111 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 122 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 5 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 102 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 57 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 55 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 110 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 72 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 101 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 13.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Cuanacaxtitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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