La Independencia, Mexico

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721 Population 5/sq mi density

4,469 ft Elevation 1,362 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

La Independencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.6°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	65°F (19°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,469 ft (1,362 m)
Area	139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density	5/sq mi
Coordinates	16.6915°N, 97.6237°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.6"

49% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 12.13"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,277 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	102 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	68 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	104 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	51 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	93 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	75 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	117 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	37 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	71 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	82 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	81 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	117 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	85 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	146 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	100 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	47 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	46 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	65 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	90 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	39 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	84 km
2024	John	Category 3	136 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	231 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	155 km
2017	Max	Category 1	136 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	291 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	36 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	215 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	261 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	244 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	77 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	99 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	289 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	148 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	96 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	104 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	68 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	68 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	97 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	93 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	23 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
March	69°F (21°C)	0.4 in
April	71°F (22°C)	1.3 in
May	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
June	70°F (21°C)	12.1 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	10.0 in
August	69°F (21°C)	10.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	10.9 in
October	69°F (20°C)	4.5 in
November	67°F (19°C)	1.0 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in

La Independencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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