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San Miguel Panixtlahuaca, Mexico

Full City Profile

5,682 Population 56/sq mi density
2,569 ft Elevation 783 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,569 ft (783 m)
Area102.0 sq mi (264.1 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates16.2601°N, 97.3771°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 53 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 95 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 66 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 80 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 90 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 61 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 119 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 120 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 135 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 101 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 46 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 38 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 51 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 54 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 69 km
2024 John Category 3 137 km
2023 Otis Category 5 246 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 km
2017 Max Category 1 170 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 295 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 20 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 192 km
2010 Karl Category 1 300 km
2006 John Category 3 268 km
1998 Lester Category 2 196 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 38 km
1997 Rick Category 2 44 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 288 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 11 123 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 142 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m — 93 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 95 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 45 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m — 80 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake — 18 48 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake — 24 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.0 in
May 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 12.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 12.5 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in

San Miguel Panixtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.3").

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