La Sabana, Mexico

Full City Profile

606 Population 2/sq mi density

5,755 ft Elevation 1,754 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

La Sabana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,755 ft (1,754 m)
Area	381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1964°N, 97.9596°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"

184% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.07"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,886 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	82 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	83 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	90 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	136 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	143 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	100 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	94 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	91 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	120 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	72 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	124 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	97 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	76 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	104 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	96 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	88 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	135 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	116 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	126 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	100 km
2024	John	Category 3	120 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	203 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	220 km
2017	Max	Category 1	114 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	283 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	78 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	243 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	226 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	96 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	163 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	279 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	115 km

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

Tsunami History

9 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	97 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	139 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	144 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	82 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	84 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	83 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	136 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	147 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	79 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
February	60°F (15°C)	0.4 in
March	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
April	65°F (18°C)	1.2 in
May	66°F (19°C)	3.6 in
June	64°F (18°C)	8.1 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	7.4 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	7.2 in
September	63°F (17°C)	7.1 in
October	62°F (17°C)	2.6 in
November	60°F (16°C)	0.7 in
December	58°F (15°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

La Sabana has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 58°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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