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Weather & Climate in El Punto, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Punto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,828 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,828 ft (2,386 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2160°N, 96.5856°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
749 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 134 km | 61 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 112 km | 107 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 101 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 109 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 36 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 112 km | 73 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 150 km | 40 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 82 km | 68 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 90 km | 62 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 25 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 134 km | 34 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 129 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.4 | 133 km | 31 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2007 | 5 km SW of Cerro del Aire, Mexico | M5.3 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 125 km | 63 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 107 km | 40 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 6 km NE of San Miguel del Puerto, Mexico | M5.2 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 203 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 256 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 148 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 253 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 146 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 189 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 236 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 172 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 146 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 132 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 134 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 141 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
El Punto has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.5").