Santa Catarina Noltepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

585 Population 2/sq mi density

7,034 ft Elevation 2,144 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Santa Catarina Noltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	62°F (17°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,034 ft (2,144 m)
Area	381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	17.2960°N, 98.0620°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,664 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	81 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	91 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	102 km
Sep 19, 2017	1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico	M7.1	147 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	147 km
Jun 15, 1999	1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico	M7.0	138 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	108 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	92 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	104 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	131 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	75 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	128 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	79 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	104 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	118 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	109 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	129 km
Mar 10, 2014	26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	143 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	127 km
Apr 27, 2009	2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico	M5.8	150 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	105 km
2024	John	Category 3	118 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	196 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	236 km
2017	Max	Category 1	111 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	279 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	90 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	246 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	223 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	103 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	177 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	276 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	109 km
1984	Odile	Category 2	298 km

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

Tsunami History

9 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	100 km
1754	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	4.0 m	—	133 km
1957	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	1.3 m	65	142 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	81 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	92 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	91 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	147 km
2026	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	0.1 m	2	139 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	93 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	62°F (17°C)	0.5 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in
March	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in
April	69°F (20°C)	1.1 in
May	70°F (21°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	8.7 in	Wettest
July	67°F (20°C)	8.4 in
August	67°F (20°C)	8.5 in
September	67°F (19°C)	8.6 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.7 in
November	64°F (18°C)	0.9 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in	Driest

Santa Catarina Noltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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