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Weather & Climate in Santiago Nacaltepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago Nacaltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,690 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,690 ft (2,039 m) |
| Area | 88.2 sq mi (228.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.5082°N, 96.9190°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
350 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 | 112 km | 70 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 136 km | 107 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 131 km | 109 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 82 km | 63 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 66 km | 73 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 57 km | 62 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 127 km | 68 km |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico | M5.3 | 149 km | 40 km |
| May 6, 1994 | 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico | M5.3 | 148 km | 56 km |
| Apr 1, 1996 | 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico | M5.2 | 149 km | 57 km |
| Aug 5, 1993 | 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico | M5.2 | 140 km | 62 km |
| Apr 7, 1991 | 2 km NE of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.1 | 146 km | 25 km |
| Sep 8, 2009 | 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico | M5.1 | 124 km | 100 km |
| May 4, 2007 | 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico | M5.0 | 35 km | 71 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 12 km N of Tepenixtlahuaca, Mexico | M5.0 | 137 km | 34 km |
| Jun 25, 2015 | 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico | M5.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2002 | 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico | M5.0 | 140 km | 47 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico | M4.9 | 68 km | 77 km |
| Jun 22, 2021 | 9 km N of San Juan Lachao, Mexico | M4.9 | 142 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 | 199 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 234 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 187 km |
| 2017 | Franklin | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 229 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 153 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 155 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 246 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 183 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 231 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 173 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
Santiago Nacaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.4").