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El Cortijo, Mexico

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1,979 Population 5/sq mi density
1,178 ft Elevation 359 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
El Cortijo 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

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area381.7 sq mi (988.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.9897°N, 99.1489°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 63 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 112 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 142 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 123 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 53 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 39 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 87 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 95 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 117 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 86 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 103 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 32 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 51 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 20 km
2024 John Category 3 19 km
2023 Otis Category 5 76 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 283 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 255 km
2017 Max Category 1 42 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 165 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 293 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 144 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 159 km
2006 John Category 4 249 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 299 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 36 km
1997 Rick Category 2 165 km
1996 Boris Category 1 165 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 222 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 19 km
1984 Odile Category 2 178 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 53 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 88 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 22 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 83 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 91 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 55 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 53 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 66 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 63 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 44 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 114 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 112 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 19 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

El Cortijo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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