Santiago Yosondúa, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,254 Population 9/sq mi density

7,205 ft Elevation 2,196 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Santiago Yosondúa 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 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	61.1°F
	13% above US avg
January Average	58°F (14°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,205 ft (2,196 m)
Area	139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²)
Population Density	9/sq mi
Coordinates	16.8760°N, 97.5761°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"

11% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,103 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	114 km
Mar 20, 2012	6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico	M7.4	82 km
Sep 14, 1995	5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico	M7.4	109 km
Feb 16, 2018	4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico	M7.2	69 km
Feb 25, 1996	24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M7.1	113 km
Jul 19, 1997	4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico	M6.9	91 km
Oct 24, 1993	1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico	M6.7	122 km
Jun 30, 2010	2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M6.3	58 km
Feb 25, 1996	7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico	M6.2	92 km
May 15, 1993	1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.1	89 km
Apr 2, 2012	7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico	M6.0	95 km
May 15, 1993	2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico	M6.0	92 km
Nov 13, 1993	18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico	M6.0	131 km
Feb 19, 2018	4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico	M5.9	68 km
Jun 14, 2004	0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico	M5.9	66 km
Mar 19, 1996	21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico	M5.9	118 km
Feb 17, 2018	8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico	M5.8	86 km
Apr 1, 1991	11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico	M5.8	108 km
May 8, 2016	3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico	M5.8	59 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	137 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	100 km
2024	John	Category 3	144 km
2023	Otis	Category 5	238 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	166 km
2017	Max	Category 1	142 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	54 km
2011	Hilary	Category 3	236 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	240 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	264 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	94 km
1997	Rick	Category 2	116 km
1989	Cosme	Category 1	152 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	107 km
1995	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	3	109 km
1950	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.3 m	—	82 km
2012	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	2	82 km
1928	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	4	111 km
1996	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.1 m	—	113 km
1968	ACAPULCO	Earthquake	—	18	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in	Coldest, Driest
February	59°F (15°C)	0.4 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.4 in
April	63°F (17°C)	1.2 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Warmest
June	63°F (17°C)	9.6 in	Wettest
July	62°F (17°C)	8.0 in
August	62°F (17°C)	8.0 in
September	62°F (17°C)	7.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
November	59°F (15°C)	0.8 in
December	58°F (14°C)	0.4 in

Santiago Yosondúa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 58°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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