San Cristóbal, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,076 Population 1/sq mi density

2,894 ft Elevation 882 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	73.3°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,894 ft (882 m)
Area	865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2758°N, 99.9395°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"

43% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.17"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,556 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014	9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M7.2	111 km
Jul 15, 1996	26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico	M6.8	115 km
Apr 18, 2002	27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.8	104 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	142 km
May 8, 2014	3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.4	86 km
May 23, 1994	4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico	M6.3	117 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	65 km
Nov 15, 2012	8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico	M6.1	128 km
Jan 1, 2004	6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico	M6.1	147 km
Apr 13, 2007	5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico	M6.0	28 km
May 10, 2014	6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	93 km
May 31, 1990	7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico	M6.0	82 km
Oct 8, 2001	3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico	M5.9	27 km
Apr 18, 2002	24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico	M5.9	139 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	59 km
Jun 16, 2013	5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
Apr 28, 2008	21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico	M5.8	68 km
Mar 20, 2021	6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico	M5.7	137 km
Jan 1, 2004	13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico	M5.7	147 km
May 11, 1990	7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico	M5.6	79 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	71 km
2024	John	Category 3	15 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	19 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	205 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	184 km
2017	Max	Category 1	90 km
2015	Marty	Category 1	246 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	127 km
2013	Raymond	Category 3	226 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 1	234 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	158 km
2006	John	Category 4	230 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	213 km
1997	Pauline	Category 2	40 km
1996	Alma	Category 2	273 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	254 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	118 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	199 km
1992	Virgil	Category 4	284 km
1989	Ismael	Category 1	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	37 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	95 km
1732	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	53 km
1907	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.0 m	8	31 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	124 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	37 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	37 km
2014	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	—	110 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	47 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	79 km
2002	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	104 km
1933	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	104 km
1868	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	53 km
1845	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	77 km
1833	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	53 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.7 in	Coldest
February	71°F (22°C)	0.2 in
March	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	76°F (24°C)	0.4 in
May	76°F (25°C)	2.3 in	Warmest
June	76°F (24°C)	9.6 in
July	75°F (24°C)	11.2 in
August	74°F (24°C)	10.7 in
September	74°F (23°C)	12.2 in	Wettest
October	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in
November	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in

San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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