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San Mateo (San Mateo Guayatenco), Mexico

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950 Population 4/sq mi density
4,009 ft Elevation 1,222 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
San Mateo (San Mateo Guayatenco) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,009 ft (1,222 m)
Area241.3 sq mi (624.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates18.6333°N, 100.1506°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

495 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 144 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 141 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 66 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 40 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 148 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 112 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 88 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 113 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 107 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 55 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 123 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 98 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 97 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 93 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 79 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 84 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 193 km
2024 John Category 3 153 km
2023 Otis Category 5 105 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 269 km
2021 Rick Category 2 212 km
2017 Max Category 1 242 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 255 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 188 km
1996 Alma Category 2 248 km
1996 Boris Category 1 183 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 298 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 228 km
1984 Odile Category 2 242 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 67 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 86 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 167 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 170 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 9.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in

San Mateo (San Mateo Guayatenco) has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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