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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Petapa, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo Petapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 163.4 sq mi (423.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.8182°N, 95.1396°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,312 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 96 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 103 km | 83 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 133 km | 113 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 115 km | 123 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 43 km | 101 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 83 km | 87 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 48 km | 63 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 34 km | 120 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 124 km | 63 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 112 km | 127 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 115 km | 144 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 100 km | 96 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 81 km | 35 km |
| Mar 12, 1994 | 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 93 km | 97 km |
| Jan 21, 2019 | 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.6 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 78 km | 68 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico | M5.5 | 12 km | 95 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 276 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 169 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 149 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 215 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 291 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 258 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 210 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 86 mph | 137 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 | 139 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 91 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 113 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Martin | Shield | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | 1796 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in |
Santo Domingo Petapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.5").