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La Junta, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

La Junta is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,014. Elevation: 525 ft (160 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,014 Population 3/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,014
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Population1,014
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Coordinates18.4911°, -96.6559°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Junta

La Junta is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,014. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet (160 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: La Junta vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Junta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area349.3 sq mi (904.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates18.4911°N, 96.6559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

189 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 83 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 127 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 136 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 144 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 148 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 142 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 80 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 86 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 99 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 96 km
Feb 12, 2012 5 km WSW of Ayotzintepec, Mexico M4.6 107 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 113 km
Mar 20, 2012 11 km NNW of San Miguel Huautla, Mexico M4.6 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 297 km
2022 Agatha Category 1 289 km
2021 Grace Category 3 235 km
2017 Katia Category 2 239 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 168 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 258 km
2010 Karl Category 3 48 km
2007 Dean Category 2 224 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 223 km
2005 Stan Category 1 186 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 291 km
1997 Rick Category 1 288 km
1990 Diana Category 2 268 km
1988 Debby Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 88 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 98 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 112 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 122 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 123 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 132 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 154 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 17.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 20.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 19.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 18.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in

La Junta has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.6") and February the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near La Junta

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA COMADRE 100.3 (Orizaba) - 100.3 FM - XHPP-FM - Valanci Media Group - Orizaba, Veracruz 100.3 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 104.5 (Córdoba) - 104.5 FM - XHEVC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Córdoba, Veracruz 104.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Globo 102.1 (Córdoba) - 102.1 FM - XHAG-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 102.1 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 91.3 (Córdoba) - 91.3 FM - XHPT-FM - Radio Comunicaciones de las Altas Montañas - Córdoba, Veracruz 91.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Retro FM (Córdoba) - 88.1 FM - XHDZ - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Córdoba, Veracruz 80s, 88.1 fm MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in La Junta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Cosolapa
Mercado Tezonapeño "La Frontera"
Mercado Veracruzano
Tianguis de Tezonapa

Airports Near La Junta

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Heriberto Jara International AirportVERLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 La Junta

What is the population of La Junta?

La Junta has a population of 1,014 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 349.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Junta?

La Junta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in La Junta?

The job market in La Junta is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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