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El Salto, Mexico

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1,453 Population 5/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Salto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 353 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area304.8 sq mi (789.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.8646°N, 99.7654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.7"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.85"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,741 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 125 km
Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 141 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 118 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 112 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 112 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 29 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 147 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 129 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 109 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 67 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 136 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 32 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 39 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 117 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 102 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 123 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 108 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 56 km
2024 John Category 3 49 km
2023 Otis Category 5 16 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 217 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 300 km
2021 Rick Category 2 189 km
2017 Max Category 1 41 km
2015 Marty Category 1 252 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 108 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 226 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 203 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 122 km
2006 John Category 4 206 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 285 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 267 km
1998 Lester Category 2 291 km
1997 Rick Category 2 163 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 17 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 293 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 270 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 — 41 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 141 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m — 61 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m — 16 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 29 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 82 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 41 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 13 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m — 141 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 125 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 47 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 49 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 118 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake — — 135 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 16 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 90 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake — — 16 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

El Salto has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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