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Weather & Climate in Sindihui, Mexico

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

Sindihui enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,836 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,836 ft (1,474 m)
Area46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates17.0046°N, 97.3507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,721 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 M7.5 114 km 61 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 110 km 20 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 135 km 23 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 96 km 22 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 138 km 21 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 119 km 33 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 148 km 21 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 82 km 20 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 116 km 12 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 116 km 21 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 123 km 9 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 119 km 20 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 91 km 10 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 129 km 33 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 90 km 22 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 109 km 3 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 84 km 22 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 150 km 8 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 118 km 73 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 135 km 21 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 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 138 mph 128 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 171 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 263 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 159 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 168 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 81 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 104 mph 260 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 219 km
1998 Lester Category 2 98 mph 279 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 115 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 124 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 135 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 135 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 109 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 110 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 114 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 138 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 8.5 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Sindihui has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.2").

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