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El Mirador, Mexico

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511 Population 3/sq mi density
6,129 ft Elevation 1,868 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
El Mirador 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

Elevation6,129 ft (1,868 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.2252°N, 98.8757°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,942 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 58 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 107 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 134 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 122 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 55 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 77 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 78 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 124 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 141 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 78 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 107 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 148 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 64 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 47 km
2024 John Category 3 58 km
2023 Otis Category 5 114 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 291 km
2017 Max Category 1 59 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 204 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 132 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 196 km
2010 Karl Category 3 288 km
2006 John Category 4 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 60 km
1997 Rick Category 2 183 km
1996 Boris Category 1 204 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 260 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 39 km
1984 Odile Category 2 215 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 77 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 90 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 59 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 119 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 122 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 84 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 77 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 99 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 58 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 66 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 108 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 107 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 58 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 144 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 119 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 119 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
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 9.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.8 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 11.4 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Mirador has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (0.2").

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