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Weather & Climate in Valdeflores, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valdeflores enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 40.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,849 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 360 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,849 ft (1,478 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7664°N, 96.8240°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,377 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 | 80 km | 61 km |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico | M7.4 | 131 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico | M7.2 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Feb 3, 1998 | 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico | M6.4 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2010 | 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M6.3 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Feb 25, 1996 | 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico | M6.2 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jun 14, 2004 | 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico | M5.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1996 | 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico | M5.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico | M5.9 | 111 km | 22 km |
| Feb 23, 1994 | 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico | M5.8 | 148 km | 73 km |
| Feb 17, 2018 | 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico | M5.8 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico | M5.8 | 71 km | 63 km |
| May 8, 2016 | 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico | M5.8 | 115 km | 22 km |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico | M5.7 | 97 km | 40 km |
| May 24, 2014 | 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico | M5.7 | 143 km | 17 km |
| Jun 27, 2016 | 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico | M5.7 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Mar 27, 1996 | 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico | M5.6 | 139 km | 29 km |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico | M5.6 | 90 km | 62 km |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico | M5.6 | 108 km | 68 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico | M5.6 | 74 km | 33 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Erick | Category 4 | 138 mph | 150 km |
| 2024 | John | Category 3 | 121 mph | 213 km |
| 2022 | Agatha | Category 2 | 109 mph | 106 km |
| 2017 | Max | Category 1 | 92 mph | 221 km |
| 2012 | Carlotta | Category 2 | 109 mph | 90 km |
| 2011 | Hilary | Category 2 | 104 mph | 273 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 3 | 127 mph | 237 km |
| 2005 | Stan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 288 km |
| 1998 | Lester | Category 2 | 104 mph | 252 km |
| 1997 | Pauline | Category 4 | 132 mph | 119 km |
| 1997 | Rick | Category 2 | 92 mph | 99 km |
| 1989 | Cosme | Category 1 | 86 mph | 232 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2020 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 1.6 m | 10 | 131 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 121 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 85 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 101 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in |
Valdeflores has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (0.1").