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Weather & Climate in Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catarina Loxicha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,265 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,265 ft (1,300 m) |
| Area | 351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.0695°N, 96.7547°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,607 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 | 19 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 141 km | 21 km |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico | M6.5 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 107 km | 22 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 127 km | 63 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 23 km | 40 km |
| Mar 27, 1996 | 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico | M5.6 | 146 km | 29 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 143 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 4 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 7 km SSE of Corralero, Mexico | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 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 | 102 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 197 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 42 km |
| 2022 | Bonnie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 294 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 239 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 276 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 34 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 2 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2006 | John | Category 2 | 109 mph | 271 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 175 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 44 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 25 km |
| 1996 | Douglas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 275 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 253 km |
| 1984 | Boris | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 82 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 105 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 86 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 30 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 116 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | — | 24 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in |
Santa Catarina Loxicha has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").