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Huautepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Huautepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,620. Elevation: 5,476 ft (1,669 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,620 Population 22/sq mi density
5,476 ft Elevation 1,669 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Huautepec

Huautepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 35.72km2. It is part of the Teotitlán District in the north of the Cañada Region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 5,672.

People

Population1,620
Density22/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.9%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation5,476 ft (1,669 m)
Population1,620
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation5,476 ft (1,669 m)
Coordinates18.1018°, -96.7973°
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 Huautepec

Huautepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,620. The city sits at an elevation of 5,476 feet (1,669 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 7.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 52 business establishments.

Income: Huautepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.9%
119% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)52

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Huautepec 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 5,476 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

Elevation5,476 ft (1,669 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates18.1018°N, 96.7973°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

230 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 75 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 95 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 41 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 124 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 108 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 143 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 127 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 100 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 54 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 122 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 110 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 142 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 81 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 255 km
2024 John Category 3 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 248 km
2021 Grace Category 3 280 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 212 km
2017 Katia Category 1 280 km
2017 Max Category 1 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 89 km
2007 Dean Category 2 268 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 267 km
2005 Stan Category 1 208 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 248 km
1997 Rick Category 2 246 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 269 km
1988 Debby Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 115 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 127 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 145 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 148 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 159 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 174 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 176 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
February 65°F (18°C) 2.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 17.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 20.8 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 19.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 19.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 11.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in Coldest

Huautepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.8") and March the driest (2.0").

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Museums in Huautepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Huautepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in Huautepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Huautepec

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Huautepec

What is the population of Huautepec?

Huautepec has a population of 1,620 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Huautepec?

Huautepec 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 Huautepec?

The unemployment rate in Huautepec is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 52 business establishments in the area.

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