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El Huarumbo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Huarumbo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 504. Elevation: 823 ft (251 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

504 Population 2/sq mi density
823 ft Elevation 251 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population504
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days273/yr
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Population504
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Coordinates15.9917°, -97.0856°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (885 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Huarumbo

El Huarumbo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 504. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet (251 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: El Huarumbo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Huarumbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 823 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area306.3 sq mi (793.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.9917°N, 97.0856°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,043 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 18 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 116 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 134 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 105 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 105 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 127 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 125 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 85 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 87 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 91 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 139 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 28 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 90 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 76 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 129 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 93 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 134 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 127 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 70 km
2024 John Category 3 161 km
2023 Otis Category 5 270 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 61 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 279 km
2017 Max Category 1 209 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 26 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 196 km
2006 John Category 3 249 km
1998 Lester Category 2 166 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 38 km
1997 Rick Category 2 16 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 266 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 220 km
1984 Boris Category 1 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 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 10 116 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 142 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 133 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 134 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 7 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 105 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 91 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 111 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
December 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in

El Huarumbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Farmers Markets in El Huarumbo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Zicatela

Breweries in El Huarumbo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Nodo Brewhaus

Airports Near El Huarumbo

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall 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 El Huarumbo

What is the population of El Huarumbo?

El Huarumbo has a population of 504 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 306.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Huarumbo?

El Huarumbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 273 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Huarumbo?

The job market in El Huarumbo is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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