Santiago Nuyoó, Mexico

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403 Population 1/sq mi density

5,410 ft Elevation 1,649 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Santiago Nuyoó enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 359 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	70.3°F
	30% above US avg
January Average	68°F (20°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,410 ft (1,649 m)
Area	498.0 sq mi (1,289.9 km²)
Population Density	1/sq mi
Coordinates	17.0147°N, 97.7668°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"

184% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,091 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	139 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	92 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	76 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	74 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	120 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	90 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	105 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	69 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	101 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	76 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	79 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	90 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	123 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	139 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	76 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	81 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	96 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	131 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	68 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	108 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	96 km
2024	John	Category 3	129 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	219 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	191 km
2017	Max	Category 1	126 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	293 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	59 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	241 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	233 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	281 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	89 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	138 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	288 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	132 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	92 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	77 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	76 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	135 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	120 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	68°F (20°C)	0.4 in
February	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in
March	60°F (15°C)	0.4 in
April	62°F (17°C)	1.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in
June	62°F (17°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
July	70°F (21°C)	7.8 in	Warmest
August	61°F (16°C)	7.7 in
September	61°F (16°C)	7.5 in
October	60°F (15°C)	2.8 in
November	58°F (14°C)	0.8 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.3 in	Coldest, Driest

Santiago Nuyoó has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 56°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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