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Weather & Climate in Santiago Oxthoc, Mexico

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

Santiago Oxthoc enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,867 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,867 ft (2,398 m)
Area60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates20.1160°N, 99.5442°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 145 km 4 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 136 km 15 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 137 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 107 km 15 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 29 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 119 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 128 km 3 km
Mar 21, 1998 8 km W of San Mateo Ozolco, Mexico M4.1 149 km 5 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 43 km 5 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 120 km 10 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 64 km 2 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 106 km 15 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 103 km 5 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 131 km 16 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 72 km 5 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 112 km 6 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 117 km 19 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 144 km 29 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 105 km 8 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 131 km 98 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 98 mph 280 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 197 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 260 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 238 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 75 mph 258 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 81 mph 253 km
1993 Gert Category 2 98 mph 170 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 240 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 109 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 114 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 123 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 126 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 141 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest

Santiago Oxthoc has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 53°F in December to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and December the driest (0.4").

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