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Weather & Climate in Niltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5640°N, 94.6137°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,691 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 126 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 128 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 40 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 71 km | 113 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 38 km | 63 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 23 km | 87 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 148 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 95 km | 101 km |
| Sep 24, 2017 | 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.8 | 147 km | 47 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 103 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 121 km | 54 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 79 km | 120 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 112 km | 101 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 78 km | 144 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 147 km | 127 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 41 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 127 mph | 298 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 205 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 86 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 247 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 228 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 241 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 229 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 165 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 130 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 150 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in |
Niltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.2").