San Esteban Atatlahuca, Mexico

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489 Population 4/sq mi density

8,238 ft Elevation 2,511 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

San Esteban Atatlahuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	56°F (13°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,238 ft (2,511 m)
Area	132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0668°N, 97.6781°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,932 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	138 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	103 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	87 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	82 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	128 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	149 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	100 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	116 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	75 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	108 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	87 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	134 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	101 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	90 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	87 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	141 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	83 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	134 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	103 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	75 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	107 km
2024	John	Category 3	140 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	229 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	188 km
2017	Max	Category 1	136 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	67 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	250 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	224 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	286 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	99 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	139 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	299 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	142 km

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

Tsunami History

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

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	108 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	103 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	87 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	87 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	134 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	128 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	61 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in	Coldest
February	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	60°F (15°C)	0.4 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
June	62°F (17°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
July	61°F (16°C)	7.8 in
August	61°F (16°C)	7.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	7.5 in
October	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.8 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Driest

San Esteban Atatlahuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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