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Weather & Climate in San Juan Jaltepec, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

San Juan Jaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.3528°N, 95.6617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.8"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,451 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 142 km 166 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 37 km 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 102 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 88 km 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 50 km 101 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 97 km 109 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 128 km 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 68 km 120 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 69 km 63 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 98 km 110 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 83 km 127 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 43 km 68 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 72 km 111 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 69 km 95 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 135 km 34 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 101 km 146 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 133 km 89 km
Sep 8, 2017 2 km N of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.3 144 km 63 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 125 km 155 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 142 km 40 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 4 138 mph 284 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 180 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 227 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 217 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 210 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 160 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 226 km
1997 Rick Category 1 86 mph 166 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 6 118 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 20.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 19.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in

San Juan Jaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.4") and March the driest (1.3").

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