Huanacastal, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Huanacastal is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 783. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 783 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.4744°, -94.4675° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.1 inches (1,121 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Huanacastal
Huanacastal is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 783. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 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 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.4744°N, 94.4675°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 144 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 99 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chichon, El | Lava dome(s) | 1,150 m (3,773 ft) | 1982 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Huanacastal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").
Farmers Markets in Huanacastal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez Garcia | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Benito Juárezgarcía |
Airports Near Huanacastal
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air Base | IZT | Medium Airport |
| C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Estación Aeronaval de Salina Cruz | SCX | Small Airport |
| Llano Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tonala Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Huanacastal?
Huanacastal has a population of 783 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Huanacastal?
Huanacastal 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. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.
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