Santa Cruz Loxícha, Mexico

Full City Profile

708 Population 4/sq mi density

2,566 ft Elevation 782 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Santa Cruz Loxícha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	66.8°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	63°F (17°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,566 ft (782 m)
Area	175.4 sq mi (454.2 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	16.0026°N, 96.6807°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"

90% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.28"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,517 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	28 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	73 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	145 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	149 km
Jul 4, 1994	108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico	M6.5	142 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	43 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	126 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	134 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	130 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	69 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	117 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	131 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	128 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	132 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	137 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	23 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	14 km
Nov 10, 2001	4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico	M5.5	149 km
Feb 26, 1996	21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico	M5.5	121 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	100 km
2024	John	Category 3	203 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	32 km
2022	Bonnie	Category 1	289 km
2017	Max	Category 1	249 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	268 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	33 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	234 km
2006	John	Category 2	268 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	167 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	41 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	14 km
1996	Douglas	Category 1	268 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	262 km
1984	Boris	Category 1	293 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	73 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	100 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	79 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	38 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	149 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	127 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	72 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	78 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	63°F (17°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	68°F (20°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 Cruz Loxícha has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°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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