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Santiago Zoochila, Mexico

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374 Population 3/sq mi density
5,010 ft Elevation 1,527 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Santiago Zoochila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,010 ft (1,527 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.2207°N, 96.2419°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"
82% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,008 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 149 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 149 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 81 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 140 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 114 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 125 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 12 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 48 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 135 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 230 km
2024 John Category 3 291 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 148 km
2017 Max Category 1 289 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 274 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 196 km
2005 Stan Category 1 209 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 183 km
1997 Rick Category 1 149 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 113 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 11.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 11.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 11.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in

Santiago Zoochila has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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