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Tamaloya, Mexico

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770 Population 4/sq mi density
7,326 ft Elevation 2,233 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Tamaloya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 361 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days361 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,326 ft (2,233 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.3806°N, 98.8242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 71 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 117 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 135 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 133 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 71 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 91 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 M6.0 122 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 90 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 123 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 115 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 77 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 146 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 120 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 59 km
2024 John Category 3 74 km
2023 Otis Category 5 128 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 298 km
2017 Max Category 1 76 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 220 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 139 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 214 km
2010 Karl Category 3 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 78 km
1997 Rick Category 2 198 km
1996 Boris Category 1 220 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 277 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 57 km
1984 Odile Category 2 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 85 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 104 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 76 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 132 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 102 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 85 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 110 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 71 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 75 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 119 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 117 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 74 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 150 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 131 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 184 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in
July 64°F (18°C) 10.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 10.3 in Wettest
September 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Tamaloya has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.3").

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