San Francisco Tutla, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,333 Population 627/sq mi density

5,164 ft Elevation 1,574 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Francisco Tutla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,164 ft (1,574 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density	627/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0709°N, 96.6681°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

944 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	116 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	149 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	138 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	127 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	140 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	149 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	150 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	143 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	122 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	145 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	43 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	133 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	137 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	88 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	86 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	108 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	126 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	121 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	111 km
Jun 24, 2020	4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico	M5.4	148 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	185 km
2024	John	Category 3	243 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	133 km
2017	Max	Category 1	241 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	127 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	204 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	253 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	286 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	154 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	130 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	249 km

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

Tsunami History

5 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	149 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	126 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	126 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	122 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	130 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°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	68°F (20°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 Tutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°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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