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Weather & Climate in San Francisco Telixtlahuaca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco Telixtlahuaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,653 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,653 ft (1,723 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 120/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2963°N, 96.9048°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
639 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 |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 134 km | 70 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 137 km | 20 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 140 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 145 km | 109 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 89 km | 73 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 129 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 55 km | 62 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 117 km | 68 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 132 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 1999 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 30 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.4 | 135 km | 31 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 127 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 185 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 226 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 164 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 222 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 138 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 179 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 162 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 227 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 142 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in |
San Francisco Telixtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").