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Santa María Puxmetacán, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,380 Population 11/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Santa María Puxmetacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.2686°N, 95.6233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
146% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,563 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 92 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 91 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 44 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 61 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 87 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 37 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 65 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 141 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 173 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 219 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 220 km
2005 Stan Category 1 167 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 221 km
1997 Rick Category 1 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 109 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m — 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 19.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 19.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in

Santa María Puxmetacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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