Magdalena Ocotlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,084 Population 9/sq mi density

5,020 ft Elevation 1,530 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Magdalena Ocotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,020 ft (1,530 m)
Area	123.9 sq mi (320.8 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	16.7087°N, 96.7101°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,348 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	76 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	118 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	140 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	102 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	119 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	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	119 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	115 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	65 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	92 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	121 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	103 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	67 km
Mar 27, 1996	1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico	M5.6	150 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	98 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	87 km
Feb 26, 1996	21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico	M5.5	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	156 km
2024	John	Category 3	221 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	96 km
2017	Max	Category 1	233 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	291 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	92 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	277 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	244 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	285 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	246 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	114 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	91 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	245 km

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

Tsunami History

6 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	118 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	107 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	100 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	83 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	112 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	133 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	69°F (21°C)	0.3 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.5 in
April	74°F (23°C)	1.7 in
May	74°F (24°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	4.9 in
August	72°F (22°C)	4.8 in
September	71°F (22°C)	5.8 in
October	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
November	69°F (20°C)	0.5 in
December	67°F (20°C)	0.1 in

Magdalena Ocotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 64°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").

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