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Tuxtepec (Cofradía), Mexico

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558 Population 1/sq mi density
2,940 ft Elevation 896 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Tuxtepec (Cofradía) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 358 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,940 ft (896 m)
Area574.1 sq mi (1,487.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.9700°N, 98.6814°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,735 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 72 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 23 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 99 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 128 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 87 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 24 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 115 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 88 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 124 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 43 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 98 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 43 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 76 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 75 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 127 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 140 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 98 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 30 km
2024 John Category 3 47 km
2023 Otis Category 5 123 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 253 km
2017 Max Category 1 38 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 204 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 98 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 181 km
2010 Karl Category 3 293 km
2006 John Category 3 270 km
1998 Lester Category 2 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 45 km
1997 Rick Category 2 150 km
1996 Boris Category 1 201 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 253 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 35 km
1984 Odile Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 101 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 56 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 58 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 140 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 69 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 101 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 116 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 23 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 91 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 73 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 72 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 67 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 112 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 131 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 131 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 Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 13.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 12.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.8 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in

Tuxtepec (Cofradía) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and March the driest (0.2").

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