San Francisco Javier, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,162 Population 39/sq mi density

5,194 ft Elevation 1,583 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

San Francisco Javier 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	5,194 ft (1,583 m)
Area	30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0286°N, 96.7775°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.0"

5% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 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	109 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	147 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	137 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	128 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	140 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	137 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	131 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	143 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	55 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	133 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	121 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	127 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	124 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	77 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	99 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	103 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	130 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	104 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	122 km
Mar 20, 1996	13 km SW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico	M5.4	129 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	173 km
2024	John	Category 3	231 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	132 km
2017	Max	Category 1	229 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	117 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	298 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	208 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	265 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	281 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	144 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	127 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	237 km

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

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	132 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	130 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	115 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	117 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
April	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
July	60°F (16°C)	4.1 in
August	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in

San Francisco Javier has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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