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Weather & Climate in San Francisco Cahuacuá, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco Cahuacuá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8962°N, 97.3058°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,826 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 | 101 km | 61 km |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 108 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 115 km | 33 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 | 109 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 118 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 82 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 73 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 113 km | 63 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 102 km | 3 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
12 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 | 125 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 173 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 266 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 147 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 77 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 229 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 267 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 111 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 180 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 | 135 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 138 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 108 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 101 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in |
San Francisco Cahuacuá has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.2").