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Weather & Climate in Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santo Domingo Zanatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 395.6 sq mi (1,024.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4831°N, 94.3475°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,711 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 21, 1995 | 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico | M7.2 | 102 km | 159 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico | M6.6 | 81 km | 166 km |
| Feb 12, 2008 | 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico | M6.5 | 15 km | 83 km |
| Sep 30, 1993 | 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M6.5 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 1998 | 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M6.3 | 84 km | 87 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico | M6.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico | M6.1 | 41 km | 113 km |
| Jan 5, 2020 | 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico | M5.9 | 18 km | 87 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico | M5.9 | 64 km | 63 km |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.9 | 122 km | 101 km |
| Sep 10, 2017 | 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico | M5.8 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico | M5.8 | 111 km | 54 km |
| Sep 24, 2017 | 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.8 | 131 km | 47 km |
| Aug 9, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.8 | 76 km | 103 km |
| May 21, 2014 | 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico | M5.8 | 105 km | 120 km |
| Aug 5, 2015 | 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico | M5.7 | 82 km | 101 km |
| May 20, 2017 | 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico | M5.7 | 69 km | 144 km |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico | M5.7 | 145 km | 36 km |
| Mar 2, 2023 | Oaxaca, Mexico | M5.7 | 26 km | 96 km |
| Sep 16, 2017 | 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico | M5.6 | 95 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
7 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 104 mph | 229 km |
| 2013 | Barbara | Category 1 | 81 mph | 57 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 270 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 243 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 98 mph | 239 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 247 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2007 | JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS | Meteorological | 50.0 m | 19 | 139 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Santo Domingo Zanatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").