All Countries
Weather & Climate in Coaxtlahuacán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coaxtlahuacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 239.8 sq mi (621.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3923°N, 99.3480°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,444 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 105 km | 23 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 98 km | 21 km |
| May 8, 2014 | 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.4 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico | M6.2 | 59 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 91 km | 34 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 144 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1990 | 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico | M6.0 | 145 km | 23 km |
| Oct 8, 2001 | 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico | M5.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 123 km | 80 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 86 km | 52 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 41 km | 35 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico | M5.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico | M5.7 | 103 km | 24 km |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 1990 | 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 28 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 124 km | 62 km |
| Jul 12, 1998 | 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico | M5.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 33 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 49 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 83 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 269 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2013 | Raymond | Category 3 | 127 mph | 288 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 194 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 4 | 132 mph | 279 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 3 | 109 mph | 58 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 211 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 178 km |
| 1993 | Calvin | Category 2 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 66 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 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 | — | 34 km |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 134 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 82 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 103 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 34 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 64 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 27 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 55 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 189 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 196 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Coaxtlahuacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.1").