San Juan Piñas, Mexico

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871 Population 2/sq mi density

5,751 ft Elevation 1,753 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Juan Piñas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Area	381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2236°N, 98.1441°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"

184% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,937 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	69 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	82 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	95 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	139 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	149 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	99 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	80 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	100 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	125 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	149 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	64 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	117 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	68 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	145 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	94 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	104 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	113 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	140 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	122 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	93 km
2024	John	Category 3	106 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	186 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	236 km
2017	Max	Category 1	99 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	267 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	85 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	234 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	234 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	93 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	170 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	264 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	98 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	287 km

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

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	89 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	122 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	130 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	69 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	144 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	83 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	82 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	139 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	128 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
February	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
April	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in
June	68°F (20°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	8.4 in	Warmest
August	67°F (20°C)	8.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	8.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
November	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

San Juan Piñas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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