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Río Grande, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Río Grande is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 12,943. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,943 Population 20/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
45.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Río Grande

The Río Grande (Oaxaca) is a river of Mexico.

People

Population12,943
Density20/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.2%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population12,943
Population Density20 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates16.0111°, -97.4356°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.9 inches (1,167 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Grande

Río Grande is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 12,943. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 414 business establishments.

Income: Río Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)414

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Río Grande

Río Grande has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Dec (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1078 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 19.3° / 33° 5.1
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 20.1° / 34.1° 1.2
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 21° / 34.1° 0.9
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 22° / 34.7° 7.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 35.5° 48.7
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.8° 171.2
Jul 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 33.5° 154.5
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 32.8° 202.0
Sep 26.4°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.8° 313.6
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 31.9° 144.2
Nov 26°C / 79°F 20.4° / 32° 25.9
Dec 25.6°C / 78°F 19.2° / 32.1° 3.1
Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area642.7 sq mi (1,664.6 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates16.0111°N, 97.4356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.59"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,391 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 54 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 100 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 71 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 68 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 91 km
Jul 4, 1994 108 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M6.5 126 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 123 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 57 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 54 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 128 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 128 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 103 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 132 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 23 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 44 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 57 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 49 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 92 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 51 km
2024 John Category 3 125 km
2023 Otis Category 5 234 km
2022 Bonnie Category 2 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 89 km
2017 Max Category 1 174 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 279 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 18 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 168 km
2006 John Category 3 240 km
1998 Lester Category 2 168 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 18 km
1997 Rick Category 2 25 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 260 km
1996 Boris Category 1 296 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 183 km
1984 Boris Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 11 126 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 99 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 100 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 43 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 68 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 65 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 148 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
March 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest

Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Río Grande

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in Río Grande

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Reataurant Lupita

Clinics in Río Grande

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica ISSSTE, Río Grande

Gas Stations in Río Grande

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #11594020808

Airports Near Río Grande

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium Airport
Barranca Honda AirportSmall Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz AirportSmall Airport
El Carrizal AirstripSmall Airport
La Laguna AirportSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinotepa Nacional AirportSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Jacinto Tlacotepec AirportSmall Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.Small Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo AirportSmall Airport
Tututepec AirportSmall Airport

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 Río Grande

What is the population of Río Grande?

Río Grande has a population of 12,943 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 642.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Grande?

Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.9 inches.

How is the job market in Río Grande?

The job market in Río Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 414 business establishments in the area.

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