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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,997 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,997 ft (1,828 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2667°N, 96.5623°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
674 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Sep 30, 1999 | 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico | M7.5 | 140 km | 61 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 107 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 124 km | 109 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 109 km | 73 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 36 km | 63 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 92 km | 62 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 81 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 139 km | 25 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 138 km | 34 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Apr 4, 2023 | 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.4 | 139 km | 31 km |
| Mar 23, 1990 | 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.3 | 130 km | 63 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 6 km E of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.3 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 112 km | 40 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 102 km | 57 km |
| Jan 17, 2004 | 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico | M5.2 | 125 km | 110 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 14 km ESE of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico | M5.1 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Jul 9, 2011 | 2 km NE of Merced del Potrero, Mexico | M5.1 | 145 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 208 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 260 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 153 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 257 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 152 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 183 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 178 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 152 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | 135 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in |
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 56°F in January to 64°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.5").