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Santiago Tlacotepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

15,853 Population 53/sq mi density
9,295 ft Elevation 2,833 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Santiago Tlacotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9,295 ft (2,833 m)
Area300.6 sq mi (778.5 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates19.2271°N, 99.6708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

276 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 145 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 120 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 108 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 141 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 140 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 116 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 150 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 144 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 112 km
Aug 5, 1998 15 km SE of El Terrero, Mexico M4.6 146 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 91 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 104 km
May 7, 2024 11 km NNE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 240 km
2024 John Category 3 215 km
2023 Otis Category 5 182 km
2021 Grace Category 3 250 km
2021 Rick Category 2 285 km
2017 Max Category 1 293 km
2007 Dean Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 248 km
1996 Boris Category 1 261 km
1993 Gert Category 2 253 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 km
1988 Debby Category 1 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 16 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 59 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 64 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 102 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 108 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
February 51°F (10°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
July 59°F (15°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 7.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in
December 50°F (10°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Santiago Tlacotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 50°F in December to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.7") and February the driest (0.4").

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