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San Baltazar Chichicápam, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,412 Population 96/sq mi density
5,079 ft Elevation 1,548 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
San Baltazar Chichicápam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates16.7619°N, 96.4899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 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 91 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 110 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 100 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 136 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 144 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 145 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 104 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 118 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 78 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 74 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 143 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 177 km
2024 John Category 3 245 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 96 km
2017 Max Category 1 257 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 114 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 299 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 265 km
1998 Lester Category 2 252 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 126 km
1997 Rick Category 2 97 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 110 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 90 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 87 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 100 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake — 18 136 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake — — 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

San Baltazar Chichicápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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