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Santiago Yolomécatl, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,879 Population 98/sq mi density
7,054 ft Elevation 2,150 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Santiago Yolomécatl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,054 ft (2,150 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²)
Population Density98/sq mi
Coordinates17.4718°N, 97.5697°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 134 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 130 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 128 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 144 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 146 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 122 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 144 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 150 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 144 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 122 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 121 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 142 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 4 148 km
2024 John Category 3 172 km
2023 Otis Category 5 252 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 215 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 299 km
2017 Max Category 1 165 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 114 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 294 km
2010 Karl Category 3 178 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 142 km
1997 Rick Category 2 179 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 11 147 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 134 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 130 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 130 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 176 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Santiago Yolomécatl has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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