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San Baltazar Guelavila, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,385 Population 39/sq mi density
5,197 ft Elevation 1,584 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
San Baltazar Guelavila 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

Elevation5,197 ft (1,584 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates16.7971°N, 96.3030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,420 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 M7.5 106 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 106 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 102 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 120 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 132 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 124 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 35 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 117 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 54 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 90 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 141 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 102 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 193 km
2024 John Category 3 265 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 100 km
2017 Max Category 1 277 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 256 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 128 km
2010 Karl Category 3 240 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
1998 Lester Category 2 256 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 138 km
1997 Rick Category 1 105 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 106 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 77 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 79 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 116 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake — — 127 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 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

San Baltazar Guelavila has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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