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Las Peñas, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Las Peñas is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 531. Elevation: 7,188 ft (2,191 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

531 Population 13/sq mi density
7,188 ft Elevation 2,191 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population531
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Population531
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Coordinates16.9972°, -96.0269°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Peñas

Las Peñas is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 531. The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet (2,191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Las Peñas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Las Peñas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,188 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,188 ft (2,191 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates16.9972°N, 96.0269°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,449 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 M7.5 142 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 124 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 127 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 86 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 109 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 89 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 102 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 28 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 138 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 20 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 139 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 106 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 229 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 128 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 243 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 163 km
2010 Karl Category 3 227 km
2005 Stan Category 1 215 km
1998 Lester Category 2 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 172 km
1997 Rick Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 10 124 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 81 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 92 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Las Peñas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Las Peñas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Airports Near Las Peñas

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 Peñas

What is the population of Las Peñas?

Las Peñas has a population of 531 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Peñas?

Las Peñas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

How is the job market in Las Peñas?

The job market in Las Peñas is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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