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Magdalena Jaltepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

496 Population 2/sq mi density
6,634 ft Elevation 2,022 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Magdalena Jaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,634 ft (2,022 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.3234°N, 97.2214°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

803 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 M7.5 144 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 132 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 120 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 119 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 143 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 128 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 108 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 22 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 133 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 162 km
2024 John Category 3 196 km
2023 Otis Category 5 283 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 181 km
2017 Max Category 1 192 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 117 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 297 km
2010 Karl Category 3 181 km
2005 Stan Category 1 284 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 153 km
1997 Rick Category 2 158 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 142 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 145 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Magdalena Jaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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