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Pluma Hidalgo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Pluma Hidalgo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 587. Elevation: 4,232 ft (1,290 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

587 Population 2/sq mi density
4,232 ft Elevation 1,290 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population587
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.9%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Population587
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Coordinates15.9257°, -96.4193°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pluma Hidalgo

Pluma Hidalgo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 587. The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet (1,290 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Pluma Hidalgo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Pluma Hidalgo

Pluma Hidalgo has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 871 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 21.5° / 32° 2.2
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.1° / 32.1° 1.1
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 22.8° / 32.6° 0.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.8° 5.0
May 29°C / 84°F 24.9° / 33.2° 38.4
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.5° 208.0
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.6° 143.7
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.9° 177.4
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.4° 195.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 23.6° / 33° 89.9
Nov 28°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33.4° 7.2
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 21.4° / 32.3° 2.3
Pluma Hidalgo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°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 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,232 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,232 ft (1,290 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.9257°N, 96.4193°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,473 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 57 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 44 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 14 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 146 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 95 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 47 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 136 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 41 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 138 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 105 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 23 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 82 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 59 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 148 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 56 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 100 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 109 km
2024 John Category 3 227 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 4 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 282 km
2017 Max Category 1 278 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 239 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 47 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 255 km
2006 John Category 2 276 km
1998 Lester Category 2 159 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 57 km
1997 Rick Category 2 20 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 264 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 291 km
1984 Boris Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.6 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2020 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 1.6 m 10 44 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 78 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 56 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 67 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 147 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 45 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 12.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 11.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 12.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in

Pluma Hidalgo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Pluma Hidalgo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in Pluma Hidalgo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado 12 de Octubre
Mercado El Calvario

Hotels in Pluma Hidalgo

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Finca Margaritas
Hotel Reyes
Posada Isabel

Restaurants in Pluma Hidalgo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Doña Andrea
Doña Andrea
La Flor del Cafe

Cafes in Pluma Hidalgo

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Origen Mágico
Café Plurmet
Cerro de la Pluma
La Bóreda

Bus Stations in Pluma Hidalgo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Pluma Hidalgo

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Pluma Hidalgo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Unidad Básica de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pluma Hidalgo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ave María

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 Pluma Hidalgo

What is the population of Pluma Hidalgo?

Pluma Hidalgo has a population of 587 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pluma Hidalgo?

Pluma Hidalgo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

How is the job market in Pluma Hidalgo?

The job market in Pluma Hidalgo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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