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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Albarradas, Mexico

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

Santo Domingo Albarradas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,925 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,925 ft (1,501 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates17.0676°N, 96.2006°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,217 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 M7.5 137 km 61 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 133 km 20 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 132 km 33 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 90 km 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 129 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 105 km 101 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 129 km 109 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 120 km 120 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 8 km 63 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 148 km 40 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 148 km 127 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 38 km 68 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 122 km 33 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 134 km 62 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 108 km 95 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 133 km 28 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 113 km 25 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 124 km 111 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 103 km 34 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 138 km 31 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

12 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 223 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 287 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 132 km
2017 Max Category 1 290 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 262 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 159 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 213 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 219 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 169 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 132 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 75 mph 298 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 10 133 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 95 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
June 66°F (19°C) 8.3 in
July 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in
August 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in

Santo Domingo Albarradas has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 60°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.8").

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