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Weather & Climate in Tlacoachistlahuaca, Mexico

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

Tlacoachistlahuaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Area580.9 sq mi (1,504.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates16.8105°N, 98.3008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,608 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 32 km 23 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 36 km 20 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 58 km 22 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 96 km 21 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 54 km 33 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 45 km 21 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 72 km 20 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 86 km 12 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 128 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 16 km 21 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 20 km 20 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 98 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 46 km 9 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 68 km 20 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 84 km 22 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 72 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 124 km 35 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 86 km 8 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 86 km 3 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 71 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

17 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 47 km
2024 John Category 3 121 mph 68 km
2023 Otis Category 5 167 mph 160 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 109 mph 214 km
2017 Max Category 1 92 mph 65 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 86 mph 232 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 109 mph 55 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 121 mph 187 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 281 km
2006 John Category 3 121 mph 280 km
1998 Lester Category 2 104 mph 271 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 132 mph 46 km
1997 Rick Category 2 98 mph 124 km
1996 Boris Category 1 92 mph 227 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 98 mph 274 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 86 mph 75 km
1984 Odile Category 2 104 mph 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

12 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 145 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 41 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 96 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 92 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 145 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 32 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 135 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 38 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 36 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 96 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 107 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 13.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Tlacoachistlahuaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 70°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.7") and February the driest (0.1").

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