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El Terrero, Mexico

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1,063 Population 3/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
El Terrero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area373.8 sq mi (968.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.1235°N, 99.3480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.74"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,913 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 89 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 138 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 79 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 32 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 112 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 120 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 92 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 125 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 111 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 15 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 76 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 86 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 145 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 6 km
2024 John Category 3 25 km
2023 Otis Category 5 67 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 239 km
2017 Max Category 1 60 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 160 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 277 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 169 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 166 km
2006 John Category 4 252 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 40 km
1997 Rick Category 2 181 km
1996 Boris Category 1 160 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 222 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 45 km
1984 Odile Category 2 165 km
1983 Lorena Category 1 299 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 28 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 114 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 39 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 69 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 71 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 74 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 28 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 48 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 89 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 18 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 140 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 138 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 25 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 134 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
June 80°F (26°C) 13.7 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 13.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 0.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Terrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and March the driest (0.1").

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