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Santo Niño, Mexico

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923 Population 3/sq mi density
1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
Santo Niño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 356 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.6°F
55% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area293.6 sq mi (760.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.2865°N, 100.3240°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,403 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 120 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 102 km
May 22, 1997 5 km ENE of Churumuco de Morelos, Mexico M6.5 142 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 113 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 125 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 25 km
Jun 21, 1999 20 km E of Coahuayutla de Guerrero, Mexico M6.3 128 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 9 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 136 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 110 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 97 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 129 km
Dec 29, 1999 19 km WSW of Guayameo, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 52 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 142 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 171 km
2024 John Category 3 123 km
2023 Otis Category 5 65 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 228 km
2021 Rick Category 2 182 km
2017 Max Category 1 209 km
2015 Marty Category 1 273 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 214 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 268 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 259 km
2006 John Category 4 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 158 km
1996 Alma Category 2 222 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 260 km
1996 Boris Category 1 146 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 267 km
1992 Virgil Category 4 274 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 209 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 273 km
1984 Odile Category 2 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 143 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 147 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 114 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 150 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 143 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 120 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 149 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 109 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 124 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 154 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 86°F (30°C) 0.2 in
May 87°F (31°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 9.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Santo Niño has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 76°F in December to 87°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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