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Weather & Climate in San Marcos Xinicuesta, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Marcos Xinicuesta enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,283 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,283 ft (2,220 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2933°N, 98.1186°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,707 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 141 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 132 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 72 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 102 km | 9 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 76 km | 20 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Apr 27, 2009 | 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 126 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 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 | 100 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 113 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 191 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 240 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 106 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 273 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 91 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 242 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 227 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 101 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 177 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 271 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 103 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 97 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 137 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 77 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 147 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 91 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 90 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 133 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (200 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
San Marcos Xinicuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").