Santa Cruz Xitla, Mexico

Full City Profile

3,857 Population 11/sq mi density

5,971 ft Elevation 1,820 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

Santa Cruz Xitla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	68.4°F
	27% above US avg
January Average	64°F (18°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,971 ft (1,820 m)
Area	351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density	11/sq mi
Coordinates	16.3223°N, 96.6727°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 7.91"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,521 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	40 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	86 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	140 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	63 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	119 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	136 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	86 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	113 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	125 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	98 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	125 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	129 km
Feb 9, 2010	8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico	M5.7	52 km
Jun 27, 2016	8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico	M5.7	126 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	117 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	138 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	25 km
Feb 26, 1996	21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico	M5.5	129 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	37 km
Nov 10, 2001	4 km SSW of El Carrizo, Mexico	M5.5	148 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	127 km
2024	John	Category 3	211 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	55 km
2017	Max	Category 1	241 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	273 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	63 km
2011	Hilary	Category 2	253 km
2010	Karl	Category 1	287 km
2006	John	Category 2	300 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	203 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	73 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	48 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	256 km

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

Tsunami History

7 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	86 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	93 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	78 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	51 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	116 km
1928	MEXICO	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1870	PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO	Earthquake	—	24	110 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	64°F (18°C)	0.2 in	Driest
February	65°F (19°C)	0.4 in
March	67°F (20°C)	0.5 in
April	69°F (21°C)	1.3 in
May	70°F (21°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	7.9 in	Wettest
July	69°F (21°C)	6.0 in
August	67°F (20°C)	6.7 in
September	67°F (19°C)	6.7 in
October	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.7 in
December	64°F (18°C)	0.4 in	Coldest

Santa Cruz Xitla has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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