San Lorenzo Albarradas, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,512 Population 47/sq mi density

5,994 ft Elevation 1,827 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Lorenzo Albarradas 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	5,994 ft (1,827 m)
Area	32.0 sq mi (82.9 km²)
Population Density	47/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9073°N, 96.2594°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 6.97"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	118 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	117 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	114 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	108 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	130 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	148 km
Aug 7, 2004	17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.9	115 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	150 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	23 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	130 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	133 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	46 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	103 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	95 km
Oct 11, 2002	29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico	M5.5	150 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	115 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	88 km
Mar 6, 2022	3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico	M5.5	113 km
Apr 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico	M5.5	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	205 km
2024	John	Category 3	274 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	113 km
2017	Max	Category 1	282 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	258 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	141 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	229 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	237 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	268 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	151 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	115 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	292 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	117 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	83 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	88 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	128 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	139 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
March	68°F (20°C)	0.5 in
April	70°F (21°C)	1.2 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
June	69°F (20°C)	7.0 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	5.8 in
August	67°F (20°C)	6.4 in
September	67°F (20°C)	6.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	2.8 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.9 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in	Coldest

San Lorenzo Albarradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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