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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,562 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,562 ft (2,000 m) |
| Area | 41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9564°N, 96.0559°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,478 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 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2014 | 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico | M6.3 | 91 km | 107 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.9 | 149 km | 123 km |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico | M5.9 | 139 km | 109 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 132 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 93 km | 101 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 28 km | 63 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 106 km | 120 km |
| Jul 25, 1991 | 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico | M5.7 | 144 km | 127 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 146 km | 40 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 137 km | 35 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 23 km | 68 km |
| May 25, 2022 | 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico | M5.5 | 88 km | 34 km |
| Apr 10, 2016 | 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico | M5.5 | 102 km | 25 km |
| Oct 11, 2002 | 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico | M5.5 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2015 | 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico | M5.5 | 110 km | 111 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 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 | 224 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 115 mph | 296 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 123 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 157 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 230 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 220 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 166 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 92 mph | 118 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 119 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 78 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 88 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 147 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in |
Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").