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San Marcos Arteaga, Mexico

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1,058 Population 90/sq mi density
4,846 ft Elevation 1,477 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San Marcos Arteaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,846 ft (1,477 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates17.7203°N, 97.8607°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.9"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.02"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

439 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 131 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 149 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 114 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 87 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 141 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 148 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 127 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 136 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 150 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 136 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 130 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 77 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 63 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 151 km
2024 John Category 3 167 km
2023 Otis Category 5 235 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 255 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 286 km
2017 Max Category 1 158 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 136 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 296 km
2010 Karl Category 3 173 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 154 km
1997 Rick Category 2 214 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 152 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
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 131 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 143 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 142 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 158 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 166 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 171 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 177 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 182 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 190 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Marcos Arteaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.2").

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