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Santa María Yavesía, Mexico

Full City Profile

440 Population 9/sq mi density
6,614 ft Elevation 2,016 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Santa María Yavesía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,614 ft (2,016 m)
Area50.2 sq mi (129.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.2351°N, 96.4298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

801 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 141 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 96 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 22 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 121 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 106 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 67 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 132 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 141 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 124 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 107 km
Jun 7, 2002 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Mar 3, 1998 6 km NE of San Miguel del Puerto, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 216 km
2024 John Category 3 272 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 149 km
2017 Max Category 1 269 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 293 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 157 km
2010 Karl Category 3 189 km
2005 Stan Category 1 222 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 178 km
1997 Rick Category 2 150 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 6 124 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in
September 57°F (14°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Santa María Yavesía has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 53°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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