Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,081 Population 9/sq mi density

4,265 ft Elevation 1,300 meters

72°F Avg Temperature 22°C

Santa Catarina Loxicha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	71.8°F
	33% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,265 ft (1,300 m)
Area	351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	16.0695°N, 96.7547°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,607 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	19 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	82 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	135 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	141 km
Jul 4, 1994	108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M6.5	145 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	53 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	116 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	126 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	64 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	120 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	107 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	122 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	119 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	127 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	127 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	23 km
Mar 27, 1996	1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico	M5.6	146 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	143 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	4 km
Mar 26, 2013	7 km SSE of Corralero, Mexico	M5.5	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	102 km
2024	John	Category 3	197 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	42 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 1	294 km
2017	Max	Category 1	239 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	276 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	34 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	231 km
2006	John	Category 2	271 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	175 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	44 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	25 km
1996	Douglas	Category 1	275 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	253 km
1984	Boris	Category 1	299 km

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

Tsunami History

8 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	82 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	105 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	86 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	30 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	141 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	116 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	83 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
February	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
March	72°F (22°C)	0.6 in
April	74°F (23°C)	1.2 in
May	74°F (24°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	10.2 in
July	73°F (23°C)	8.0 in
August	73°F (23°C)	9.9 in
September	72°F (22°C)	10.3 in	Wettest
October	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in
November	71°F (22°C)	0.8 in
December	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in

Santa Catarina Loxicha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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