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Weather & Climate in San Pedro Sochiápam, Mexico

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

San Pedro Sochiápam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,140 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,140 ft (1,262 m)
Area223.7 sq mi (579.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates17.8254°N, 96.6640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

299 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 103 km 70 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 108 km 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 90 km 109 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 60 km 73 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 90 km 63 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 140 km 110 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 97 km 62 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 126 km 68 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 124 km 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 102 km 100 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 72 km 71 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 146 km 33 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 131 km 67 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 31 km 77 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 144 km 88 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 150 km 111 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 68 km 106 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 77 km 64 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 106 km 70 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 106 km 52 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

13 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 243 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 274 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 216 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 242 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 197 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 120 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 298 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 297 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 205 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 226 km
1997 Rick Category 2 92 mph 214 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 148 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 161 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 175 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 178 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 14.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 17.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 16.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 16.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 10.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in Coldest

San Pedro Sochiápam has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.2") and March the driest (1.9").

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