Pie de la Cuesta, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Pie de la Cuesta is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 717. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 81°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 | 717 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6214°, -98.1265° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pie de la Cuesta
Pie de la Cuesta is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,404 ft (428 m) |
| Area | 59.1 sq mi (153.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6214°N, 98.1265°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 42 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 116 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 105 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 53 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 19 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 18 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 134 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 72 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 43 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Pie de la Cuesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Pie de la Cuesta
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca | 106.1 fm, américa | MP3 24 kbps |
Museums in Pie de la Cuesta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario |
Farmers Markets in Pie de la Cuesta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Artesanal Amuzgos | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca |
Airports Near Pie de la Cuesta
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Pie de la Cuesta?
Pie de la Cuesta has a population of 717 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 59.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pie de la Cuesta?
Pie de la Cuesta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.
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