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Weather & Climate in San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,226 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,226 ft (1,288 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4233°N, 96.8228°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 125 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 127 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 129 km | 109 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 69 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 79 km | 73 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 65 km | 62 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 114 km | 68 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 145 km | 110 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 150 km | 62 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 135 km | 57 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 114 km | 100 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km NE of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.1 | 143 km | 25 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.0 | 134 km | 34 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 25 km | 71 km |
| Aug 27, 2002 | 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico | M5.0 | 135 km | 47 km |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 10 km SSE of La Reforma, Mexico | M4.9 | 143 km | 8 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 | 201 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 239 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 235 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 164 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 179 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 171 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 185 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in |
San Juan Bautista Jayacatlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 55°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.4").