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Weather & Climate in San Esteban Atatlahuca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Esteban Atatlahuca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,238 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,238 ft (2,511 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0668°N, 97.6781°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,932 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 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 82 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 149 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 108 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 134 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 101 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 22 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 134 km | 8 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 103 km | 3 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 75 km | 22 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
13 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 | 107 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 140 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 229 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 188 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 136 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 67 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 250 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 224 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 286 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 99 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 139 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 142 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 108 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 103 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 87 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 87 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
San Esteban Atatlahuca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (0.3").