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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.3031°N, 98.0169°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,618 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Mar 20, 2012 | 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico | M7.4 | 93 km | 20 km |
| Sep 14, 1995 | 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico | M7.4 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M7.1 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico | M7.1 | 147 km | 48 km |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico | M7.0 | 135 km | 70 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico | M6.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico | M6.7 | 96 km | 21 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 132 km | 12 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 78 km | 21 km |
| May 15, 1993 | 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico | M6.0 | 82 km | 20 km |
| Nov 13, 1993 | 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico | M6.0 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Apr 2, 2012 | 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico | M6.0 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 117 km | 22 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 21 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2014 | 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico | M5.8 | 144 km | 8 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 101 km | 22 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 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 108 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 122 km |
| 2023 | Otis | Category 5 | 167 mph | 201 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 232 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 115 km |
| 2015 | Carlos | Category 1 | 86 mph | 283 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 3 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 219 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 105 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 98 mph | 176 km |
| 1996 | Boris | Category 1 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 114 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 103 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 146 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 85 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.3").