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San Juan Atepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,479 Population 353/sq mi density
6,654 ft Elevation 2,028 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
San Juan Atepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates17.4274°N, 96.5394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

529 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 98 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 84 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Feb 9, 1994 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico M5.0 127 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 41 km
Jun 22, 2021 9 km N of San Juan Lachao, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Mar 1, 2000 2 km ESE of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M4.9 138 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 4 223 km
2024 John Category 3 267 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 171 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 286 km
2017 Max Category 1 264 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 166 km
2005 Stan Category 1 217 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 195 km
1997 Rick Category 2 170 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 6 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 190 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in

San Juan Atepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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