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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico

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

Santo Domingo Tomaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates17.0606°N, 96.6233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

970 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 M7.5 116 km 61 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 146 km 20 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 136 km 33 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 144 km 20 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 124 km 107 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 147 km 109 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 146 km 22 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 125 km 73 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 149 km 22 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 39 km 63 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 132 km 40 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 141 km 19 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 107 km 33 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 91 km 62 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 83 km 68 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 122 km 34 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 118 km 25 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 111 km 28 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 132 km 33 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 146 km 4 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 188 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 247 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 131 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 246 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 300 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 129 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 205 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 250 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 285 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 154 km
1997 Rick Category 2 92 mph 129 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 253 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 10 146 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 122 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 123 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest

Santo Domingo Tomaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 60°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.2").

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