San Sebastián Tutla, Mexico

Full City Profile

4,534 Population 852/sq mi density

5,069 ft Elevation 1,545 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Sebastián Tutla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	68.1°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area	5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density	852/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0583°N, 96.6760°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

969 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	114 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	149 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	137 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	139 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	129 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	148 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	142 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	123 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	44 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	144 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	136 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	131 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	106 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	89 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	85 km
Apr 10, 2016	5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico	M5.5	120 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	109 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	125 km
Apr 4, 1999	Oaxaca, Mexico	M5.4	128 km
Jun 24, 2020	4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico	M5.4	147 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	183 km
2024	John	Category 3	242 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	132 km
2017	Max	Category 1	240 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	126 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	205 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	254 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	285 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	153 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	129 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	248 km

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

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2020	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	1.6 m	10	149 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	126 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	125 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	121 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	128 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	67°F (19°C)	0.2 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
April	72°F (22°C)	1.2 in
May	73°F (23°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
June	71°F (22°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
July	68°F (20°C)	4.1 in
August	70°F (21°C)	4.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
October	69°F (20°C)	1.9 in
November	67°F (19°C)	0.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	0.2 in

San Sebastián Tutla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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