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Weather & Climate in San Martín Pachivia (Pachivia), Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Martín Pachivia (Pachivia) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Area | 120.0 sq mi (310.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4086°N, 99.7876°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
611 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 138 km | 48 km |
| May 23, 1994 | 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico | M6.3 | 83 km | 55 km |
| Nov 15, 2012 | 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico | M6.1 | 63 km | 53 km |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico | M6.0 | 150 km | 67 km |
| Apr 13, 2007 | 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico | M6.0 | 131 km | 34 km |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico | M5.9 | 92 km | 80 km |
| Apr 28, 2008 | 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico | M5.8 | 75 km | 57 km |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico | M5.8 | 68 km | 52 km |
| May 1, 2012 | 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico | M5.7 | 138 km | 51 km |
| May 22, 2009 | 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 62 km |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico | M5.5 | 66 km | 57 km |
| Mar 20, 2015 | 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico | M5.4 | 141 km | 52 km |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 4 km NE of Platanillo, Mexico | M5.3 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Dec 20, 1995 | 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.3 | 137 km | 77 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.3 | 139 km | 76 km |
| Jul 21, 2003 | 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico | M5.2 | 134 km | 62 km |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico | M5.2 | 116 km | 72 km |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico | M5.2 | 106 km | 51 km |
| Oct 29, 2001 | Guerrero, Mexico | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2001 | 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 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 | 127 mph | 154 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 123 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 96 km |
| 2023 | Beatriz | Category 1 | 81 mph | 278 km |
| 2021 | Rick | Category 2 | 104 mph | 241 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 211 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 243 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 1 | 81 mph | 292 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 4 | 138 mph | 284 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 2 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 1996 | Alma | Category 2 | 104 mph | 280 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 201 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 81 mph | 187 km |
| 1984 | Odile | Category 2 | 104 mph | 243 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1820 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 78 km |
| Chichinautzin | Volcanic field | 3,930 m (12,894 ft) | 400 | 102 km |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 121 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Iztaccihuatl | Stratovolcano | 5,230 m (17,159 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Papayo | Lava dome | 3,600 m (11,811 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in |
San Martín Pachivia (Pachivia) has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (0.2").