San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

4,097 Population 12/sq mi density

5,577 ft Elevation 1,700 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Cristóbal Amatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area	351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density	12/sq mi
Coordinates	16.3178°N, 96.4092°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,583 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	63 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	64 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	50 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	147 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	146 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	109 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	141 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	90 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	68 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	43 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	98 km
Sep 16, 2017	11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico	M5.6	138 km
Mar 6, 2022	3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico	M5.5	145 km
Oct 11, 2002	29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico	M5.5	105 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	51 km
Jun 14, 2017	57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M5.5	138 km
Jul 24, 2020	26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico	M5.5	94 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	33 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	61 km
Jun 24, 2020	4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico	M5.4	61 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	145 km
2024	John	Category 3	239 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	47 km
2017	Max	Category 1	269 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	246 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	78 km
2011	Hilary	Category 1	277 km
2010	Karl	Category 1	290 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	300 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	202 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	86 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	51 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	284 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	64 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	65 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	51 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	74 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	144 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	79 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	103 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in	Driest
February	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
March	64°F (18°C)	0.5 in
April	66°F (19°C)	1.1 in
May	67°F (19°C)	3.6 in
June	65°F (18°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
August	63°F (17°C)	6.5 in
September	63°F (17°C)	6.9 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.6 in
November	61°F (16°C)	0.9 in
December	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

San Cristóbal Amatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (0.3").

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