Santa María Ocotlán, Mexico

Full City Profile

799 Population 2/sq mi density

6,381 ft Elevation 1,945 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Santa María Ocotlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	70.0°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,381 ft (1,945 m)
Area	498.0 sq mi (1,289.9 km²)
Population Density	2/sq mi
Coordinates	16.9631°N, 97.7303°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"

51% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 11.89"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,124 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	132 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	75 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	95 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	70 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	115 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	87 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	108 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	63 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	96 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	77 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	80 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	122 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	89 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	132 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	71 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	91 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	63 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	105 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	134 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	95 km
2024	John	Category 3	131 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	222 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	185 km
2017	Max	Category 1	128 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	294 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	55 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	237 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	237 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	275 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	87 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	131 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	289 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	135 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	97 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	95 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	75 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	75 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	128 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	115 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	49 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	67°F (20°C)	0.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	0.4 in
April	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.2 in	Warmest
June	72°F (22°C)	11.9 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	10.3 in
August	71°F (22°C)	10.9 in
September	71°F (22°C)	11.8 in
October	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
November	68°F (20°C)	1.0 in
December	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in

Santa María Ocotlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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