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Yaxe, Mexico

Full City Profile

2,683 Population 107/sq mi density
4,938 ft Elevation 1,505 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Yaxe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,938 ft (1,505 m)
Area25.1 sq mi (65.1 km²)
Population Density107/sq mi
Coordinates16.7253°N, 96.4724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.55"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,408 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 89 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 106 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 96 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 137 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 149 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 101 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 75 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 74 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 85 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 137 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 78 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 175 km
2024 John Category 3 245 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 92 km
2017 Max Category 1 259 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 112 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 298 km
2010 Karl Category 3 244 km
2005 Stan Category 1 267 km
1998 Lester Category 2 248 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 123 km
1997 Rick Category 2 93 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 10 106 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 86 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 83 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 98 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 137 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 124 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in

Yaxe has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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