Villa Hidalgo Yalálag, Mexico

Full City Profile

1,844 Population 15/sq mi density

3,609 ft Elevation 1,100 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	65.6°F
	21% above US avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,609 ft (1,100 m)
Area	123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	17.1854°N, 96.1787°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.0"

82% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 12.13"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999	15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico	M7.5	149 km
Jun 23, 2020	9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico	M7.4	146 km
Feb 3, 1998	2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico	M6.4	145 km
Jul 29, 2014	2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico	M6.3	78 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	133 km
Aug 7, 2004	17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.9	102 km
Jan 30, 2002	5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico	M5.9	116 km
Feb 25, 2011	3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico	M5.9	144 km
May 21, 2014	2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico	M5.8	118 km
Feb 23, 1994	12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico	M5.8	143 km
Aug 2, 2025	4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico	M5.8	12 km
Jul 25, 1991	3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico	M5.7	139 km
Mar 3, 2022	Veracruz, Mexico	M5.7	140 km
Jun 7, 2002	4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico	M5.6	134 km
Aug 28, 1994	6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico	M5.6	41 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico	M5.6	133 km
May 25, 2022	12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico	M5.5	115 km
Jan 13, 2004	15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico	M5.5	145 km
Apr 28, 2015	4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico	M5.5	122 km
Mar 6, 2022	3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico	M5.5	108 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2025	Erick	Category 4	233 km
2024	John	Category 3	295 km
2022	Agatha	Category 2	145 km
2017	Max	Category 1	294 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	266 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	170 km
2010	Karl	Category 3	202 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	208 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	299 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	182 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	144 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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	146 km
1965	MEXICO	Earthquake	0.4 m	6	106 km
2022	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	115 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (186 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Martin	Shield	1,650 m (5,413 ft)	1796	186 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
March	67°F (19°C)	1.3 in	Driest
April	70°F (21°C)	1.9 in
May	71°F (22°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
June	69°F (20°C)	11.1 in
July	67°F (19°C)	11.7 in
August	67°F (19°C)	11.4 in
September	67°F (19°C)	12.1 in	Wettest
October	65°F (18°C)	6.8 in
November	63°F (17°C)	3.6 in
December	61°F (16°C)	2.3 in

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (1.3").

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