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Los Frailes, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Los Frailes is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 553. Elevation: 6,759 ft (2,060 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

553 Population 8/sq mi density
6,759 ft Elevation 2,060 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population553
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Population553
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Coordinates18.1029°, -96.9488°
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 Los Frailes

Los Frailes is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 553. The city sits at an elevation of 6,759 feet (2,060 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 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: Los Frailes vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Frailes 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 6,759 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

Elevation6,759 ft (2,060 m)
Area73.3 sq mi (189.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.1029°N, 96.9488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 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 60 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 110 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 132 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 25 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 99 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 135 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 141 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 101 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 107 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 68 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 115 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 149 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 97 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 135 km
Oct 8, 2017 4 km WNW of Santiago Huaxolotipac, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 46 km
Jul 14, 2010 20 km E of Santa María Camotlán, Mexico M4.6 64 km
Aug 1, 2024 9 km W of Xagacía, Mexico M4.6 124 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 4 244 km
2024 John Category 3 266 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 252 km
2021 Grace Category 3 278 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 214 km
2017 Katia Category 1 278 km
2017 Max Category 1 259 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 205 km
2010 Karl Category 3 90 km
2007 Dean Category 2 267 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 267 km
2005 Stan Category 1 223 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 238 km
1997 Rick Category 2 246 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 255 km
1988 Debby Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 109 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 121 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 140 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 156 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 176 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 183 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
February 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.7 in
July 74°F (24°C) 13.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 12.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 12.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Los Frailes has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.5") and March the driest (1.0").

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Museums in Los Frailes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Los Frailes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Frailes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Los Frailes

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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 Los Frailes

What is the population of Los Frailes?

Los Frailes has a population of 553 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 73.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Frailes?

Los Frailes 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 Los Frailes?

The job market in Los Frailes is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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