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San José Poliutla, Mexico

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3,088 Population 3/sq mi density
1,017 ft Elevation 310 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
San José Poliutla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area944.4 sq mi (2,446.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.2731°N, 100.3907°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.41"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,503 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 115 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 96 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 136 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 106 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 121 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 19 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 130 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 8 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 90 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 125 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 118 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 53 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 73 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 174 km
2024 John Category 3 125 km
2023 Otis Category 5 64 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 222 km
2021 Rick Category 2 175 km
2017 Max Category 1 209 km
2015 Marty Category 1 267 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 211 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 263 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 257 km
2009 Andres Category 1 298 km
2006 John Category 4 283 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 159 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 254 km
1996 Boris Category 1 139 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 260 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 267 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 212 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 146 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 148 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 107 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 143 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 146 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 115 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 111 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 114 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 126 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 88°F (31°C) 0.1 in
May 90°F (32°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 8.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest

San José Poliutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 79°F in December to 90°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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