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Niltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Niltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,289. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,289 Population 44/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,289
Density44/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.3%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain42.1 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population3,289
Population Density44 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates16.5640°, -94.6137°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.1 inches (1,069 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Niltepec

Niltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,289. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 105 business establishments.

Income: Niltepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)105

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Niltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates16.5640°N, 94.6137°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.1"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,691 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 77 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 128 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 40 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 112 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 50 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 71 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 38 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 23 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 121 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 79 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 112 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 78 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 147 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 298 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 205 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 86 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 247 km
2005 Stan Category 1 228 km
1998 Lester Category 2 241 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 229 km
1997 Rick Category 1 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 130 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 150 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in

Niltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Hotels in Niltepec

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Oasssis
Hotel Palma Real
Hotel Restaurante La Choza

Gas Stations in Niltepec

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Niltepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande 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 Niltepec

What is the population of Niltepec?

Niltepec has a population of 3,289 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niltepec?

Niltepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.

How is the job market in Niltepec?

Niltepec has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 105 business establishments in the area.

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