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Weather & Climate in San Felipe Lachilló, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Felipe Lachilló has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,196 ft (974 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0105°N, 96.1550°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,656 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 | 83 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 21 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 21 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 137 km | 63 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 123 km | 63 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 77 km | 40 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 116 km | 68 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 109 km | 35 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 28 km | 34 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 143 km | 95 km |
| Jul 24, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico | M5.5 | 52 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Apr 11, 2018 | 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.5 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Jun 14, 2017 | 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 12 km | 25 km |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico | M5.5 | 122 km | 29 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 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 | 136 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 257 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 29 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 212 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 74 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 168 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 81 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 21 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 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 | 21 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 50 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 28 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 94 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 120 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Felipe Lachilló has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (0.2").