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Weather & Climate in Santa María Tepantlali, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María Tepantlali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,106 ft (1,861 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9975°N, 96.0099°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,478 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 | 143 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 85 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 134 km | 109 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 142 km | 123 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 130 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 87 km | 101 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 30 km | 63 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Veracruz, Mexico | M5.7 | 148 km | 110 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 137 km | 127 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 18 km | 68 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 104 km | 111 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 108 km | 25 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 92 km | 34 km |
| Jan 13, 2004 | 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 140 km | 28 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 | 230 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 129 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 241 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 164 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 228 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 213 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 278 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 173 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
4 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 | 124 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 81 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 92 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa María Tepantlali has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").