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Weather & Climate in San Pedro Ayacaxtepec, Mexico

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

San Pedro Ayacaxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,918 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,918 ft (1,499 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.1192°N, 95.8803°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,485 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 138 km 20 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 145 km 33 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 67 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 M5.9 123 km 123 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 120 km 109 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 126 km 63 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 71 km 101 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 41 km 63 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 86 km 120 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 130 km 110 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 118 km 127 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 139 km 35 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 13 km 68 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 146 km 33 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 147 km 56 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 125 km 25 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 106 km 34 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 90 km 111 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 76 km 95 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

9 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 250 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 147 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 234 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 183 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 221 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 195 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 291 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 192 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 138 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 92 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 12.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 13.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

San Pedro Ayacaxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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