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Weather & Climate in Ixhuatlán del Sureste, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ixhuatlán del Sureste has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 70.2 sq mi (181.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0214°N, 94.3886°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,070 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 91 km | 166 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 139 km | 107 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 127 km | 101 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 68 km | 123 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 120 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 113 km | 144 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 109 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 73 km | 127 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 142 km | 97 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 123 km | 111 km |
| Apr 20, 2004 | 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico | M5.4 | 76 km | 146 km |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M5.4 | 141 km | 140 km |
| Jan 30, 2019 | 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.4 | 77 km | 172 km |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico | M5.3 | 48 km | 155 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.3 | 114 km | 140 km |
| Dec 19, 2001 | 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico | M5.3 | 92 km | 190 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 122 km | 110 km |
| Apr 25, 1998 | 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico | M5.2 | 44 km | 59 km |
| Sep 15, 2016 | 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico | M5.2 | 114 km | 51 km |
| Jan 6, 2013 | 2 km ESE of Matías Romero, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 3 | 121 mph | 287 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 86 mph | 242 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 209 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 187 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 2 | 98 mph | 235 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 292 km |
| 1990 | Diana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 105 km |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 18.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in |
Ixhuatlán del Sureste has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (1.7").