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Mazaltepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,333 Population 43/sq mi density
5,492 ft Elevation 1,674 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Mazaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 360 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.7 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates17.1722°N, 96.8736°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

831 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 M7.5 124 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 147 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 148 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 130 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 65 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 123 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 142 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 119 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 61 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 111 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 119 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 150 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 179 km
2024 John Category 3 225 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 150 km
2017 Max Category 1 222 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 128 km
2010 Karl Category 3 192 km
2005 Stan Category 1 262 km
1998 Lester Category 2 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 152 km
1997 Rick Category 2 144 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 150 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 148 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 128 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in

Mazaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 55°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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