Las Ánimas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Las Ánimas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 674. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

674 Population 8/sq mi density
2,234 ft Elevation 681 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
27.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population674
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Population674
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Coordinates16.6234°, -96.0324°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation27.4 inches (695 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Ánimas

Las Ánimas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 674. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Las Ánimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation2,234 ft (681 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates16.6234°N, 96.0324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.4"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,809 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 115 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 82 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 87 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 124 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 102 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 60 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 116 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 120 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 96 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 48 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 119 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 51 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 94 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 68 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 195 km
2024 John Category 3 286 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 90 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 221 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 130 km
2010 Karl Category 3 266 km
2005 Stan Category 1 250 km
1998 Lester Category 2 236 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 138 km
1997 Rick Category 1 81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 82 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 44 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 51 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 126 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 140 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 106 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake - 24 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in

Las Ánimas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Hotels in Las Ánimas

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa de Huéspedes Hotel Restaurante San José

Restaurants in Las Ánimas

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ely
La Tangerina
Restaurant
San Jose

Airports Near Las Ánimas

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Las Ánimas

What is the population of Las Ánimas?

Las Ánimas has a population of 674 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Ánimas?

Las Ánimas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.4 inches.

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