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San Andrés Ixtlán, Mexico

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5,230 Population 30/sq mi density
5,167 ft Elevation 1,575 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
San Andrés Ixtlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,167 ft (1,575 m)
Area176.7 sq mi (457.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates19.8204°N, 103.4703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 115 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 134 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 147 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 143 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 108 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 51 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 89 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 133 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Oct 10, 1995 9 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 126 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 147 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 140 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 292 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 153 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 160 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2021 Nora Category 1 191 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 257 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 151 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 123 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 210 km
2013 Erick Category 1 235 km
2012 Bud Category 3 236 km
2011 Jova Category 3 163 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 150 km
2009 Andres Category 1 211 km
2006 John Category 4 235 km
2006 Lane Category 1 271 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 290 km
1996 Alma Category 2 232 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 143 km
1996 Boris Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 94 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 115 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 52 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 84 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 134 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 38 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 167 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 180 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

San Andrés Ixtlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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