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Weather & Climate in San Francisco Ixhuatan, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco Ixhuatan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 139.8 sq mi (362.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3511°N, 94.4840°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,877 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 | 121 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 97 km | 166 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 19 km | 83 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 87 km | 87 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 53 km | 113 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 122 km | 101 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 6 km | 87 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 50 km | 63 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 120 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 84 km | 103 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 96 km | 54 km |
| Sep 24, 2017 | 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.8 | 120 km | 47 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 13 km | 96 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.7 | 132 km | 36 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 91 km | 101 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 89 km | 144 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.6 | 90 km | 29 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 | 296 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 65 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 251 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 254 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 222 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 227 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 170 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 141 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
San Francisco Ixhuatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").