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Santa Martha Etla, Mexico

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782 Population 187/sq mi density
5,597 ft Elevation 1,706 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Santa Martha Etla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,597 ft (1,706 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density187/sq mi
Coordinates17.2507°N, 96.8073°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

693 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 M7.5 133 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 141 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 142 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 134 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 106 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 66 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 128 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 144 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Mar 20, 1996 9 km SSW of Santiago Cuixtla, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Jun 7, 2002 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 190 km
2024 John Category 3 234 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 156 km
2017 Max Category 1 231 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 138 km
2010 Karl Category 3 183 km
2005 Stan Category 1 252 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 163 km
1997 Rick Category 2 152 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 138 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 62°F (17°C) 5.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
September 62°F (16°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in

Santa Martha Etla has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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