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El Tomatal, Mexico

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628 Population 4/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
El Tomatal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area173.3 sq mi (448.8 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.7860°N, 96.9208°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 30 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 98 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 131 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 125 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 109 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 68 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 114 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 114 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 116 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 42 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 109 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 120 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 129 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 14 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 40 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Nov 10, 2001 4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Mar 26, 2013 7 km SSE of Corralero, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 68 km
2024 John Category 3 171 km
2023 Otis Category 5 276 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 36 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 259 km
2017 Max Category 1 235 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 291 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 3 km
2011 Hilary Category 2 200 km
2006 John Category 3 235 km
1998 Lester Category 2 144 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 10 km
1997 Rick Category 2 33 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 243 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 243 km
1984 Boris Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 98 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 133 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 111 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 30 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 125 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 120 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 89 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in

El Tomatal has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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