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Teposcolula, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,737 Population 90/sq mi density
7,129 ft Elevation 2,173 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Teposcolula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 363 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days363 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,129 ft (2,173 m)
Area19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates17.5113°N, 97.4879°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.3"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

576 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 138 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 136 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 97 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 128 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 132 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 68 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 137 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 145 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 130 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 113 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 21 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 137 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Jan 21, 1997 3 km E of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 123 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 4 157 km
2024 John Category 3 181 km
2023 Otis Category 5 262 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 213 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 292 km
2017 Max Category 1 175 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 121 km
2010 Karl Category 3 171 km
2005 Stan Category 1 299 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 151 km
1997 Rick Category 2 182 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 143 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 139 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 138 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 170 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 184 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 1.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in Wettest
July 60°F (16°C) 4.3 in
August 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 1.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Teposcolula has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in December to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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