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Weather & Climate in Santiago Huauclilla, Mexico

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

Santiago Huauclilla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,890 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Area316.7 sq mi (820.4 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.4513°N, 97.0712°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.5"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 111 km 70 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 140 km 20 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 148 km 109 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 147 km 22 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 149 km 10 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 142 km 22 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 68 km 73 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 94 km 63 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 129 km 19 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 40 km 62 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 139 km 68 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 150 km 28 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 140 km 30 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 140 km 56 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 136 km 19 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 124 km 62 km
May 17, 2008 3 km NW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.2 140 km 30 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 144 km 57 km
Apr 7, 1991 2 km NE of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico M5.1 135 km 25 km
Mar 20, 2012 1 km S of San Pedro Atoyac, Mexico M5.1 146 km 25 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

11 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 183 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 216 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 187 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 81 mph 288 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 212 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 138 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 164 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 171 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 173 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 177 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Santiago Huauclilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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