Sacún Cubwitz, Mexico

Full City Profile

983 Population 1/sq mi density

2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Sacún Cubwitz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	69.8°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,782 ft (848 m)
Area	763.8 sq mi (1,978.2 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1290°N, 91.9408°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"

126% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 14.41"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Mar 14, 1994	6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M6.9	137 km
May 5, 2025	5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico	M5.8	93 km
Feb 1, 2003	7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Feb 23, 2010	19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala	M5.6	148 km
Sep 1, 2012	11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico	M5.5	134 km
Jun 19, 2021	11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M5.4	130 km
Sep 17, 2004	9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico	M5.2	96 km
Jan 14, 2000	11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico	M5.0	119 km
Jul 25, 2021	Mexico-Guatemala border region	M5.0	133 km
May 6, 2023	11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M5.0	147 km
Feb 9, 2010	10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico	M4.9	132 km
Feb 9, 2016	7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico	M4.9	147 km
Jan 11, 2025	8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico	M4.9	150 km
Mar 31, 1997	2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico	M4.8	136 km
Apr 9, 1991	2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico	M4.7	140 km
Jan 31, 1990	2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico	M4.7	143 km
Jul 23, 2023	13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico	M4.7	143 km
Aug 6, 2009	6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico	M4.6	36 km
Jul 28, 2010	0 km NNW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico	M4.6	140 km
Apr 12, 2010	4 km SSE of Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico	M4.6	116 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2013	Barbara	Category 1	233 km
2011	Nate	Category 1	286 km
2010	Richard	Category 1	293 km
2007	Dean	Category 2	261 km
1995	Roxanne	Category 1	268 km

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

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2007	JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS	Meteorological	50.0 m	19	127 km

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

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (139 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
March	69°F (21°C)	2.6 in	Driest
April	72°F (22°C)	3.1 in
May	74°F (23°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	12.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	9.7 in
August	72°F (22°C)	11.4 in
September	72°F (22°C)	14.4 in	Wettest
October	70°F (21°C)	10.3 in
November	68°F (20°C)	5.9 in
December	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in

Sacún Cubwitz has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (2.6").

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