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Tenamazapa, Mexico

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840 Population 4/sq mi density
4,590 ft Elevation 1,399 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Tenamazapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,590 ft (1,399 m)
Area190.0 sq mi (492.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.2161°N, 98.8253°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.59"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,870 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 54 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 102 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 118 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 53 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 81 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 74 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 146 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 106 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 123 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 74 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 69 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 47 km
2024 John Category 3 62 km
2023 Otis Category 5 119 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 284 km
2021 Rick Category 2 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 58 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 207 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 127 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 198 km
2010 Karl Category 3 284 km
2006 John Category 3 287 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 60 km
1997 Rick Category 2 181 km
1996 Boris Category 1 207 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 263 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 40 km
1984 Odile Category 2 219 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 82 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 87 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 61 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 123 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 127 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 85 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 82 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 104 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 54 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 72 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 104 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 102 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 62 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 139 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
June 71°F (21°C) 9.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 10.5 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 10.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Tenamazapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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