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).
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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People
Climate
| Population | 3,289 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5640°, -94.6137° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.1 inches (1,069 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5640°N, 94.6137°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Hotels in Niltepec
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Niltepec
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Niltepec
4 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 |
| Llano Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
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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. Annual rainfall totals 42.1 inches.
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