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Buenos Aires, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Buenos Aires is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 989. Elevation: 5,577 ft (1,700 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

989 Population 27/sq mi density
5,577 ft Elevation 1,700 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population989
Density27/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.1%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Population989
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Coordinates17.9514°, -96.8477°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (275 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 989. The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet (1,700 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Buenos Aires vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,577 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,577 ft (1,700 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates17.9514°N, 96.8477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 79 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 130 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 37 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 92 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 130 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 144 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 125 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 83 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 52 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 121 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 95 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 129 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 85 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Sep 2, 2016 6 km SE of Yaxe, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 239 km
2024 John Category 3 265 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 233 km
2021 Grace Category 3 296 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 229 km
2017 Katia Category 1 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 259 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 196 km
2010 Karl Category 3 106 km
2007 Dean Category 2 284 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 284 km
2005 Stan Category 1 218 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 231 km
1997 Rick Category 2 230 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 128 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 141 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 159 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 161 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 174 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 187 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 8.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.1 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Buenos Aires has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Buenos Aires

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Buenos Aires

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in Buenos Aires

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Buenos Aires

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buenos Aires

What is the population of Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires has a population of 989 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

How is the job market in Buenos Aires?

Buenos Aires has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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