Garrapatas (Garrapata), Mexico

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762 Population 3/sq mi density

1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Garrapatas (Garrapata) 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 Average	80.5°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,549 ft (472 m)
Area	224.7 sq mi (582.1 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1889°N, 99.5189°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 12.95"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,679 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	108 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	145 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	98 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	130 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	35 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	131 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	140 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	137 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	73 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	131 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	126 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	137 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	53 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	113 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	19 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	101 km
May 5, 2011	2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico	M5.7	106 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	95 km
May 11, 1990	7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico	M5.6	124 km
Oct 30, 1995	4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico	M5.6	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	25 km
2024	John	Category 3	32 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	59 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	246 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	224 km
2017	Max	Category 1	74 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	285 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	152 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	262 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	189 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	166 km
2006	John	Category 4	251 km
1997	Pauline	Category 3	29 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	191 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	297 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	151 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	220 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	64 km
1986	Agatha	Category 1	293 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	153 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	—	9 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	133 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	55 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	59 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	55 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	89 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	9 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	36 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	108 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	2 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	39 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	145 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	149 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	59 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	117 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	59 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)	0.2 in
May	81°F (27°C)	1.8 in
June	80°F (27°C)	12.8 in
July	82°F (28°C)	10.9 in	Warmest
August	78°F (26°C)	13.0 in	Wettest
September	78°F (25°C)	12.6 in
October	77°F (25°C)	5.2 in
November	76°F (25°C)	0.9 in
December	75°F (24°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Garrapatas (Garrapata) has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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