San Antonio Huitepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,594 Population 34/sq mi density

7,687 ft Elevation 2,343 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

San Antonio Huitepec 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 Average	59.3°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,687 ft (2,343 m)
Area	46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9289°N, 97.1467°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.52"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,540 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	99 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	125 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	107 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	145 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	132 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	147 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	90 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	123 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	135 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	138 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	138 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	121 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	99 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	95 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	94 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	115 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	96 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	147 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	119 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	140 km
2024	John	Category 3	190 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	284 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	139 km
2017	Max	Category 1	188 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	93 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	265 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	222 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	270 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	114 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	115 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	197 km

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

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	125 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	125 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	101 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	145 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	78 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	60°F (16°C)	0.4 in
March	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
April	64°F (18°C)	1.1 in
May	65°F (19°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
June	64°F (18°C)	7.5 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	5.6 in
August	62°F (17°C)	6.3 in
September	62°F (17°C)	5.5 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.5 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.1 in
December	58°F (15°C)	0.7 in

San Antonio Huitepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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