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. 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) |
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").