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Puerto Escondido (Tepeolulco Puerto Escondido), Mexico

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10,717 Population 36/sq mi density
7,697 ft Elevation 2,346 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Puerto Escondido (Tepeolulco Puerto Escondido) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,697 ft (2,346 m)
Area300.1 sq mi (777.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates19.5519°N, 99.0981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 129 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 128 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Feb 4, 2003 Puebla region, Mexico M4.1 92 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 61 km
Jul 17, 2012 12 km NNW of Ixcapuzalco, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Apr 21, 1998 central Mexico M4.1 77 km
May 6, 2013 12 km NW of San Pedro Benito Juárez, Mexico M4.1 76 km
Mar 4, 2000 3 km NE of Tulcingo, Mexico M4.1 95 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 72 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 88 km
Sep 21, 1998 1 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.0 78 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 57 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 100 km
Nov 3, 2002 8 km SW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Apr 27, 1998 4 km SW of San Nicolás de los Ranchos, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Sep 22, 1998 3 km WNW of Xalitzintla, Mexico M4.0 78 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 43 km
Jun 21, 2013 1 km S of Atlacahualoya, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 1 274 km
2024 John Category 2 261 km
2023 Otis Category 4 242 km
2021 Grace Category 3 180 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 266 km
2017 Katia Category 1 239 km
2010 Karl Category 2 252 km
2007 Dean Category 2 215 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 234 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 291 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 270 km
1993 Gert Category 2 191 km
1990 Diana Category 2 232 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 295 km
1988 Debby Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Papayo (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 50 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 53 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 63 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 77 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 122 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 173 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 174 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 195 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest

Puerto Escondido (Tepeolulco Puerto Escondido) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in December to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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