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El Molino, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

El Molino is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,907. Elevation: 5,469 ft (1,667 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,907 Population 6/sq mi density
5,469 ft Elevation 1,667 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Molino

El Molino

El Molino Viejo, also known as The Old Mill, is a former grist mill in the San Rafael Hills of present-day San Marino, California, United States, and was built in 1816 by Father José María de Zalvidea from the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel. It is the oldest commercial building in Southern California, and was one of the first ten sites in Los Angeles County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, receiving the recognition in 1971. The Old Mill has also been designated as a California Historical Landmark.

People

Population1,907
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation5,469 ft (1,667 m)
Population1,907
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation5,469 ft (1,667 m)
Coordinates17.7754°, -97.7523°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Molino

El Molino is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,907. The city sits at an elevation of 5,469 feet (1,667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 61 business establishments.

Income: El Molino vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)61

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Molino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°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 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,469 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,469 ft (1,667 m)
Area303.2 sq mi (785.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates17.7754°N, 97.7523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 116 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 76 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 138 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 68 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 144 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 137 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 145 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 84 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 60 km
Nov 24, 1991 4 km NNE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.4 150 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 86 km
Aug 13, 2013 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M5.3 144 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 68 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 64 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 125 km
Feb 17, 2018 9 km ENE of San Juan Colorado, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 163 km
2024 John Category 3 179 km
2023 Otis Category 5 248 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 253 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 276 km
2017 Max Category 1 171 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 143 km
2010 Karl Category 3 160 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 164 km
1997 Rick Category 2 217 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 164 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 143 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 149 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 161 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 166 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 169 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 181 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 182 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

El Molino has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Molino

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in El Molino

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Libraries in El Molino

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in El Molino

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in El Molino

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near El Molino

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall 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 El Molino

What is the population of El Molino?

El Molino has a population of 1,907 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 303.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Molino?

El Molino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Molino?

The job market in El Molino is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 61 business establishments in the area.

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