San Carlos Yautepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

880 Population 10/sq mi density

2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

San Carlos Yautepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	71.9°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	69°F (21°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,858 ft (871 m)
Area	87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	16.4977°N, 96.1054°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"

27% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,777 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	101 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	69 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	71 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	140 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	110 km
Aug 7, 2004	17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.9	122 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	147 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	124 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	70 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	105 km
Sep 16, 2017	11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico	M5.6	113 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	64 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	81 km
Mar 6, 2022	3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico	M5.5	107 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	99 km
Mar 5, 2025	60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico	M5.5	147 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	40 km
Jul 24, 2020	26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico	M5.5	104 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	52 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	179 km
2024	John	Category 3	275 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	74 km
2017	Max	Category 1	299 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	222 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	115 km
2010	Karl	Category 2	277 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	266 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	222 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	123 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	67 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	69 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	39 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	40 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	112 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	137 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	92 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	124 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.3 in
March	73°F (23°C)	0.3 in
April	75°F (24°C)	0.7 in
May	75°F (24°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
June	74°F (23°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
July	73°F (23°C)	4.8 in
August	73°F (23°C)	5.2 in
September	72°F (22°C)	5.3 in
October	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in
November	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
December	69°F (21°C)	0.2 in

San Carlos Yautepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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