Santa Cruz Tacahua, Mexico

Full City Profile

578 Population 4/sq mi density

5,768 ft Elevation 1,758 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Santa Cruz Tacahua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	70.5°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,768 ft (1,758 m)
Area	139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9193°N, 97.4917°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"

35% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 10.98"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,967 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	113 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	119 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	92 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	79 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	122 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	101 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	132 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	66 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	100 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	99 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	102 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	141 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	105 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	121 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	75 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	75 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	130 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	94 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	68 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	118 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	110 km
2024	John	Category 3	154 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	247 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	163 km
2017	Max	Category 1	152 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	64 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	244 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	232 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	269 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	103 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	118 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	161 km

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

Tsunami History

7 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	117 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	119 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	92 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	92 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	110 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	122 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	52 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest
February	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	71°F (22°C)	0.5 in
April	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in
May	74°F (23°C)	4.8 in	Warmest
June	73°F (23°C)	11.0 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	8.7 in
August	71°F (22°C)	9.4 in
September	71°F (22°C)	9.7 in
October	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
November	69°F (20°C)	1.0 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.3 in

Santa Cruz Tacahua has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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