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Oaxtepec, Mexico

Morelos · Mexico

Oaxtepec is a small city in Morelos, Mexico with a population of 6,939. Elevation: 4,793 ft (1,461 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

6,939 Population 58/sq mi density
4,793 ft Elevation 1,461 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
58.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population6,939
Density58/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain58.4 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Population6,939
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Coordinates18.9183°, -98.9564°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMorelos
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation58.4 inches (1,483 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oaxtepec

Oaxtepec is a small city in Mexico (Morelos) with a population of 6,939. The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet (1,461 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 222 business establishments.

Income: Oaxtepec vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)222

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Oaxtepec

Oaxtepec has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 27° 7.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 29.6° 3.4
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 14.5° / 32° 5.5
Apr 24.7°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.3° 13.8
May 24.4°C / 76°F 16.7° / 32° 70.7
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 28.6° 282.5
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.2° / 28° 270.1
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.7° 314.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 325.1
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 130.8
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 12.4° / 27.3° 23.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 11.1° / 26.5° 1.5
Oaxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 58.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,793 feet.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,793 ft (1,461 m)
Area119.7 sq mi (309.9 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates18.9183°N, 98.9564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.4"
54% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 64 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 56 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 89 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 104 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 109 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 82 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 129 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 100 km
May 26, 2005 7 km ESE of Cocula, Mexico M4.7 103 km
Dec 27, 1999 4 km SW of Santa Cruz Tacache de Mina, Mexico M4.7 149 km
Sep 22, 2016 3 km NNW of Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico M4.6 119 km
Apr 22, 1994 7 km ESE of Palmar Chico, Mexico M4.6 145 km
Jun 16, 2007 9 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.6 99 km
Sep 7, 2010 6 km WNW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.5 101 km
Jun 29, 2013 10 km WNW of Tequicuilco, Mexico M4.5 92 km
Sep 11, 2019 2 km SSW of Maxela, Mexico M4.4 120 km
Jun 30, 2020 8 km SSW of Acaxtlahuacán de Albino Zertuche, Mexico M4.3 115 km
Jun 26, 2006 14 km SW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 205 km
2024 John Category 3 201 km
2023 Otis Category 5 196 km
2021 Grace Category 3 220 km
2017 Katia Category 2 270 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 275 km
2017 Max Category 1 247 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 291 km
2010 Karl Category 3 227 km
2007 Dean Category 2 247 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 262 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 227 km
1993 Gert Category 2 252 km
1990 Diana Category 2 274 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 225 km
1988 Debby Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichinautzin (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 26 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 37 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 44 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 51 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 87 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 146 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 161 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 178 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 179 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 179 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Oaxtepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Oaxtepec

25 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SABROSITA Ciudad de México - 590 AM - XEPH-AM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 590, 590 am AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 93.7 (CDMX) - 93.7 FM - XEJP-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO CENTRO 1030 (CDMX) - 1030 AM - XEQR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 1030 am, am AAC+ 32 kbps
FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México 106.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
105.5 La Z (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
Radio Autómata blues, creative commons OGG
Viva El Mariachi Radio latin, traditional mexican music MP3
OYE 89.7 (CDMX) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 89.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
LA COMADRE 101.7 (Cuautla) - 101.7 FM - XHCUT-FM - Grupo Diario de Morelos - Cuautla, Morelos 101.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA Z 105.5 (Atotonilco) - 105.5 FM - XHHE-FM - XHHE Radio / Grupo Radio Centro - Atotonilco, Jalisco 105.5 fm, américa MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Contacto 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Chalco, Estado de México 98.9 fm, chalco MP3 112 kbps
CONTACTO 98.9 (Chalco) - 98.9 FM - XHCHAL-FM - Comunicaciones en Contacto, Cultura y Bienestar Social, A.C. - Chalco, Estado de México 98.9 fm, américa MP3 112 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio AMLO mexican music, political talk MP3 128 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Oaxtepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Colección Carlos Pellicer
Ex-convento de San Juan Bautista
La Cerería
Museo de la casa de Zapata
Museo de la Revolución del Sur
Museo del Oriente de Morelos "Casa de Morelos"
Museo vivencia ferrocarril 279
Proyecto Siqueiros La Tallera

Libraries in Oaxtepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca "Pahuacán"0.0
Biblioteca 17 de Abril0.0
Biblioteca Infantil0.0
Biblioteca publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Juventino Muñoz0.0

Farmers Markets in Oaxtepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
CENTRAL DE ABASTOS DE CUAUTLA
central de abastos de la esquina
Central de Abastos Emiliano Zapata
Mercado
Mercado "Pablo Torres Burgos"
Mercado Amayucaa
Mercado Centenario
Mercado Cuautla
Mercado de Artesanías de Amecameca
Mercado de la Barona
Mercado de sabores
Mercado de Yecapixtla
Mercado Hermenegildo Galeana
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado La Asunción
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Ayala
Mercado Municipal de Amecameca
Mercado Municipal de Atlautla
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Jiutepec
Mercado Municipal de Tetela del Volcán
Mercado Municipal Emiliano Zapata
mercado municipal.
Mercado Rosa Campestre
Mercado Temoac
Plaza Comercial Los Robles
PLAZA SOLIDARIDAD 12 DE OCTUBRE
Siglo XXI

Restaurants in Oaxtepec

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercado del Puerto

Stadiums & Teams in Oaxtepec

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Airports Near Oaxtepec

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Hermanos Serdán International AirportPBCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo AtlixcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de la Hacienda PanoayaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Tlaxcala AirstripSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Oaxtepec

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alcohólicos Anónimos
Alcohólicos anónimos "Camino fuerte" Tepoztlán
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de atención primaria en Adicciones
Centro de Rehabilitación y Educación Especial (CREE Morelos)
Centro de Salud La Joya
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Centro de Salud Tejalpa, Modulo 9.
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud
Laboratorio estatal de la secretaria de salud

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oaxtepec

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento de Santo Domingo
Iglesia Azul

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 Oaxtepec

What is the population of Oaxtepec?

Oaxtepec has a population of 6,939 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 119.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oaxtepec?

Oaxtepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.4 inches.

How is the job market in Oaxtepec?

The job market in Oaxtepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 222 business establishments in the area.

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