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Weather & Climate in Tuxtilla, Mexico

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

Tuxtilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 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 75.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area302.7 sq mi (784.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.2389°N, 95.8946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.3"
98% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

498 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 67 km 107 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 104 km 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 136 km 101 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 5 km 109 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 138 km 73 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 131 km 63 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 101 km 127 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 52 km 110 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 84 km 16 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 137 km 68 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 69 km 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 79 km 100 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 99 km 122 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 60 km 33 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 68 km 77 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 145 km 134 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 138 km 137 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 125 km 70 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 33 km 106 km
Apr 14, 2019 4 km SSE of Constitución Mexicana, Mexico M4.8 119 km 111 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 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 104 mph 266 km
2021 Grace Category 3 121 mph 270 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 86 mph 209 km
2017 Katia Category 1 81 mph 291 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 104 mph 281 km
2010 Karl Category 3 127 mph 119 km
2007 Dean Category 2 98 mph 255 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 81 mph 252 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 112 km
1997 Rick Category 1 92 mph 260 km
1990 Diana Category 2 98 mph 281 km
1988 Debby Category 1 75 mph 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 82 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 170 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 177 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 183 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 187 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Tuxtilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.2") and April the driest (0.8").

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