San Agustín Loxicha, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,266 Population 13/sq mi density

6,024 ft Elevation 1,836 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

San Agustín Loxicha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.8°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,024 ft (1,836 m)
Area	175.4 sq mi (454.2 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	16.0169°N, 96.6162°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"

90% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 10.24"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,471 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	34 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	67 km
Jul 4, 1994	108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M6.5	147 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	37 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	131 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	141 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	123 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	136 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	76 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	135 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	143 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	30 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	17 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	138 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	39 km
Feb 26, 1996	21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico	M5.5	128 km
Jul 24, 2020	26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico	M5.5	83 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	36 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 4	105 km
2024	John	Category 3	210 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	27 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 1	291 km
2017	Max	Category 1	255 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	261 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	39 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	241 km
2006	John	Category 2	273 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	169 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	47 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	13 km
1996	Douglas	Category 1	271 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	269 km
1984	Boris	Category 1	296 km

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

Tsunami History

7 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	67 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	93 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	72 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	45 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	132 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	67 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in
March	69°F (20°C)	0.7 in
April	70°F (21°C)	1.5 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
June	69°F (21°C)	10.2 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	7.9 in
August	69°F (20°C)	9.4 in
September	68°F (20°C)	9.9 in
October	68°F (20°C)	4.8 in
November	67°F (20°C)	0.9 in
December	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in

San Agustín Loxicha has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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