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El Pitahayo, Mexico

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1,617 Population 5/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Pitahayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area330.9 sq mi (857.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.5324°N, 98.5276°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,759 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 32 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 28 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 61 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 79 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 40 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 32 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 81 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 110 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 78 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 23 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 20 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 59 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 27 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 30 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 89 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 82 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 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 40 km
2023 Otis Category 5 134 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 205 km
2017 Max Category 1 44 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 196 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 67 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 148 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 288 km
1998 Lester Category 2 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 28 km
1997 Rick Category 2 99 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 293 km
1996 Boris Category 1 192 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 237 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 62 km
1984 Odile Category 2 232 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 136 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 5 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 78 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 149 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 61 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 136 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 142 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 28 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 127 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 33 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 32 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 79 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 92 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 84 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 13.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.5 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in

El Pitahayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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