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Toltepec, Mexico

Full City Profile

503 Population 31/sq mi density
1,142 ft Elevation 348 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Toltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 357 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,142 ft (348 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates15.8830°N, 96.4545°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 55 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 48 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 145 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 17 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 91 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 144 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 138 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 44 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 40 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 57 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 99 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 149 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 84 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 29 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 62 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 103 km
2024 John Category 3 222 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 6 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 277 km
2017 Max Category 1 276 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 242 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 41 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 250 km
2006 John Category 2 270 km
1998 Lester Category 2 154 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 52 km
1997 Rick Category 2 16 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 258 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 288 km
1984 Boris Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 48 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 84 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 62 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 64 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 45 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Toltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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