San Nicolás, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,267 Population 10/sq mi density

240 ft Elevation 73 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

San Nicolás has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	81.1°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	240 ft (73 m)
Area	330.9 sq mi (857.1 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	16.4178°N, 98.5192°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"

75% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 11.42"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,770 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	32 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	41 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	58 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	69 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	34 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	43 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	79 km
Aug 21, 2013	5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico	M6.2	116 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	71 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	34 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	19 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	30 km
Dec 16, 1997	46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico	M6.0	50 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	22 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	144 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	85 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	73 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	37 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	120 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	46 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	13 km
2024	John	Category 3	45 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	131 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	196 km
2017	Max	Category 1	51 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	192 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	67 km
2011	Hilary	Category 4	139 km
2006	John	Category 3	232 km
2000	Carlotta	Category 1	279 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	236 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	24 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	87 km
1996	Douglas	Category 2	281 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	189 km
1993	Calvin	Category 2	231 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	62 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	233 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1820	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	144 km
1787	SAN MARCOS	Earthquake	4.0 m	11	9 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	84 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	63 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.8 m	4	144 km
2021	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	148 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	41 km
1962	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	3	136 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	33 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	32 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	69 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	99 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	0.3 in
February	78°F (26°C)	0.2 in	Coldest
March	80°F (27°C)	0.1 in
April	82°F (28°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	83°F (29°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
June	83°F (28°C)	10.4 in
July	82°F (28°C)	8.2 in
August	82°F (28°C)	11.0 in
September	81°F (27°C)	11.4 in	Wettest
October	81°F (27°C)	6.1 in
November	80°F (27°C)	1.3 in
December	79°F (26°C)	0.3 in

San Nicolás has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (0.0").

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