San Jerónimo Yahuiche, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,762 Population 96/sq mi density

5,207 ft Elevation 1,587 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

San Jerónimo Yahuiche 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	5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Area	18.3 sq mi (47.5 km²)
Population Density	96/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1086°N, 96.7697°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

899 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	118 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	145 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	134 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	135 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	143 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	137 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	54 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	138 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	113 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	129 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	136 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	74 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	111 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	129 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	136 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	113 km
Apr 4, 2023	10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico	M5.4	117 km
Apr 4, 1999	Oaxaca, Mexico	M5.4	128 km
Nov 24, 1991	4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico	M5.4	138 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	181 km
2024	John	Category 3	234 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	140 km
2017	Max	Category 1	231 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	126 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	199 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	258 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	290 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	152 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	136 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	238 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	137 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	136 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	124 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	122 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 Jerónimo Yahuiche 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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