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Weather & Climate in Tecuantepec, Mexico

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

Tecuantepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 87.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,493 ft (455 m)
Area373.8 sq mi (968.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.0007°N, 99.2482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,240 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.4.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 74 km 23 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 122 km 20 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 133 km 33 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 63 km 21 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 30 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 97 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 96 km 20 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 106 km 34 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 120 km 9 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 103 km 20 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 108 km 10 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 80 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 136 km 57 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 138 km 21 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 144 km 8 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 128 km 52 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 21 km 35 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 71 km 24 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 59 km 10 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 129 km 17 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

20 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 12 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 13 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 68 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 81 mph 272 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 109 mph 295 km
2021 Rick Category 2 104 mph 246 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 45 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 158 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 121 mph 283 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 154 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 138 mph 156 km
2006 John Category 4 132 mph 245 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 86 mph 296 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 109 mph 43 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 167 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 159 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 104 mph 216 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 29 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 168 km
1983 Lorena Category 1 75 mph 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 44 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 97 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 23 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 73 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 80 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 58 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 44 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 56 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 74 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 35 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 124 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 122 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 12 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 73 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 144 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Tecuantepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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