San Bernardo Mixtepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,707 Population 83/sq mi density

5,417 ft Elevation 1,651 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

San Bernardo Mixtepec 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	5,417 ft (1,651 m)
Area	20.6 sq mi (53.2 km²)
Population Density	83/sq mi
Coordinates	16.8250°N, 96.8990°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,381 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	85 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	141 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	147 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	125 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	123 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	106 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	135 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	117 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	115 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	107 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	140 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	111 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	127 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	75 km
May 24, 2014	2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico	M5.7	136 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	104 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	104 km
Mar 27, 1996	1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico	M5.6	134 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	80 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	81 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	148 km
2024	John	Category 3	209 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	116 km
2017	Max	Category 1	214 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	91 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	273 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	231 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	290 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	259 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	118 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	108 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	224 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	141 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	131 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	146 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	124 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	147 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	90 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	96 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	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
March	65°F (19°C)	0.4 in
April	67°F (20°C)	1.2 in
May	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
June	66°F (19°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	5.2 in
August	65°F (18°C)	5.6 in
September	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in
October	64°F (18°C)	2.3 in
November	62°F (17°C)	0.8 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in

San Bernardo Mixtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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