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Oaxaca, Mexico
Full City Profile
255,029
Population
7,728/sq mi density
5,154 ft
Elevation
1,571 meters
68°F
Avg Temperature
20°C
Oaxaca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 362 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 362 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,154 ft (1,571 m) |
| Area | 33.0 sq mi (85.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.0603°N, 96.7254°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 129 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 120 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | — | 18 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in |
Oaxaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.1").