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Colonia Juárez, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Colonia Juárez is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 2,803. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,803 Population 82/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Colonia Juárez

Colonia Juárez

The Colonia Juárez Chihuahua Mexico Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colonia Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico. Announced on October 4, 1997, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley, it became the second operating temple in Mexico and the first in the state of Chihuahua. Built on a hillside overlooking Juárez Academy, it is one of the church's small‑temple designs and is a single‑story structure clad in white marble, with a central spire that has a statue of the angel Moroni on top.

People

Population2,803
Density82/mi²

Economy

Unemployment10.3%

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,803
Population Density82 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates16.2097°, -95.0272°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (922 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia Juárez

Colonia Juárez is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 2,803. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 90 business establishments.

Income: Colonia Juárez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)90

Business (County)

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Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Colonia Juárez

Colonia Juárez has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1036 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.9
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 237.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 190.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 313.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 165.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 72.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.4
Colonia Juárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area34.1 sq mi (88.3 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates16.2097°N, 95.0272°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.29"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,889 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 111 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 133 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 95 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 79 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 141 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 137 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 47 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 112 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 61 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 139 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 103 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 137 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 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
2022 Agatha Category 2 151 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 105 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 191 km
2005 Stan Category 1 266 km
1998 Lester Category 2 192 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 170 km
1997 Rick Category 1 110 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 111 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 83 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 100 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 47 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
May 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.4 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Colonia Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Colonia Juárez

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Margarita Maza de Juarez
Año de Juarez
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Museums in Colonia Juárez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La cultura de Juchitan
Cheche Galeria

Libraries in Colonia Juárez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren0.0
Biblioteca Pública Aries 670.0

Farmers Markets in Colonia Juárez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
"El Mercadito"
Coppel Aviación
Mercado "5 de Septiembre"
Mercado 5 de Septiembre
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal "Jesús Carranza"
Plaza la sevillana

Breweries in Colonia Juárez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Stadiums & Teams in Colonia Juárez

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Colonia Juárez

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia Juárez

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro y Unidad Básica De Rehabilitación y Educación Municipal.
Meraki

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 Colonia Juárez

What is the population of Colonia Juárez?

Colonia Juárez has a population of 2,803 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 82 people per square mile, spread across 34.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia Juárez?

Colonia Juárez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Colonia Juárez?

The job market in Colonia Juárez faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.3% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 90 business establishments in the area.

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