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Weather & Climate in Mixistlán, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mixistlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,218 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,218 ft (2,200 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates17.1403°N, 96.0987°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,221 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 M7.5 149 km 61 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 140 km 20 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 141 km 33 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 77 km 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 123 km 10 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 119 km 109 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 140 km 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 94 km 101 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 146 km 63 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 18 km 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 109 km 120 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 139 km 110 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 135 km 127 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 143 km 62 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 31 km 68 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 134 km 33 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 113 km 111 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 122 km 25 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 145 km 28 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 99 km 95 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 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 236 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 142 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 257 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 172 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 209 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 206 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 182 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 10 140 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 99 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 9.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 9.1 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.3 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 5.4 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in

Mixistlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.9").

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