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San Melchor Betaza, Mexico

Full City Profile

794 Population 6/sq mi density
4,724 ft Elevation 1,440 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
San Melchor Betaza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,724 ft (1,440 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.2528°N, 96.1538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 71 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 134 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 20 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 42 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 134 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 120 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 125 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 111 km
Jun 7, 2002 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 239 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 153 km
2017 Max Category 1 298 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 267 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 177 km
2010 Karl Category 3 196 km
2005 Stan Category 1 200 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 190 km
1997 Rick Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 6 112 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
February 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
March 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 12.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 13.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 13.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 14.4 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 8.5 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Coldest

San Melchor Betaza has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 59°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (1.5").

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