La Soledad Salinas, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,076 Population 74/sq mi density

2,461 ft Elevation 750 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

La Soledad Salinas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	73.7°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,461 ft (750 m)
Area	41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density	74/sq mi
Coordinates	16.6616°N, 95.9995°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"

28% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.75"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,811 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	120 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	86 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	92 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	119 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	98 km
Aug 7, 2004	17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.9	102 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	116 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	58 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	111 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	126 km
Sep 16, 2017	11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico	M5.6	112 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	42 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	101 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	55 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	73 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	117 km
Oct 11, 2002	29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico	M5.5	115 km
Mar 6, 2022	3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico	M5.5	90 km
Jul 24, 2020	26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico	M5.5	122 km
Apr 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico	M5.5	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	201 km
2024	John	Category 3	290 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	95 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	220 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	136 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	263 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	245 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	241 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	144 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	85 km

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

Tsunami History

7 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	86 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	46 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	55 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	131 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	140 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	111 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	144 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.0 in	Coldest, Driest
February	72°F (22°C)	0.2 in
March	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
April	76°F (25°C)	0.8 in
May	77°F (25°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
June	76°F (24°C)	5.8 in	Wettest
July	75°F (24°C)	5.3 in
August	75°F (24°C)	5.1 in
September	74°F (23°C)	5.2 in
October	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
November	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
December	71°F (22°C)	0.1 in

La Soledad Salinas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.0").

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