La Ventosa, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
La Ventosa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,884. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°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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About La Ventosa
La Ventosa is a town of about 4000 inhabitants in the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza, in the state of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico. The name means "the windy one". Because of the strong winds in the area, which can destroy structures, destroy electricity infrastructure and force the government to cancel school hour, many wind-farms have been built in the area. It lies at the junction of Mexican Federal Highway 185 with Mexican Federal Highway 190. The town is 37 meters above sea level.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,884 |
| Population Density | 16 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5519°, -94.9476° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.5 inches (1,054 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Ventosa
La Ventosa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,884. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 305.5 sq mi (791.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5519°N, 94.9476°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 135 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 95 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 116 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 86 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in |
La Ventosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.3").
Museums in La Ventosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura | ||||
| Casa de La cultura de Juchitan |
Libraries in La Ventosa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de la Estacion del Tren | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Ventosa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "El Mercadito" | |||||
| Mercado "5 de Septiembre" | |||||
| Mercado 5 de Septiembre | |||||
| Mercado Benito Juárez |
Gas Stations in La Ventosa
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in La Ventosa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc |
Stadiums & Teams in La Ventosa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Ventosa
3 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ventosa
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Evangelista | |
| Iglesia Nueva Vida |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Ventosa?
La Ventosa has a population of 4,884 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 305.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Ventosa?
La Ventosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.5 inches.
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