La Humedad, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,434 Population 10/sq mi density

1,939 ft Elevation 591 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

La Humedad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	73.1°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,939 ft (591 m)
Area	139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	16.5822°N, 97.6672°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.4"

70% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.62"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,373 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	98 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	61 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	101 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	40 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	80 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	65 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	114 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	24 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	58 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	79 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	81 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	109 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	72 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	137 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	34 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	90 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	33 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	52 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	79 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	27 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	74 km
2024	John	Category 3	125 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	223 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	150 km
2017	Max	Category 1	132 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	282 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	26 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	202 km
2010	Karl	Category 2	274 km
2006	John	Category 3	295 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	232 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	65 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	89 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	281 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	146 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	89 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	101 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	60 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	61 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	91 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	80 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	10 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in	Coldest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in	Driest
March	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
April	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in
May	76°F (25°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
June	75°F (24°C)	13.2 in
July	75°F (24°C)	11.4 in
August	75°F (24°C)	12.5 in
September	74°F (23°C)	13.6 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	5.8 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.1 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in

La Humedad has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (0.3").

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