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Río Lodo, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Río Lodo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 717. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

717 Population 2/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
97.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population717
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain97.6 in/yr
Sunny Days327/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population717
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates18.2974°, -96.6820°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation97.6 inches (2,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Lodo

Río Lodo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Río Lodo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Río Lodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 327 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 97.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.2974°N, 96.6820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.6"
157% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 23.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 80 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 129 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 83 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 60 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 139 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 133 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 139 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 129 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 123 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 62 km
Feb 3, 2010 5 km NE of Xayacatlán de Bravo, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 76 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 130 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 118 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 150 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 268 km
2021 Grace Category 3 257 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 190 km
2017 Katia Category 1 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 295 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 238 km
2010 Karl Category 3 68 km
2007 Dean Category 2 245 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 245 km
2005 Stan Category 1 191 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 272 km
1997 Rick Category 1 267 km
1990 Diana Category 2 290 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 102 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 113 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 129 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 136 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 142 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 153 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 159 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
February 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 19.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 23.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 22.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 22.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 12.0 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Coldest

Río Lodo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 129.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (23.6") and March the driest (2.7").

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Museums in Río Lodo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maria Sabina’s House

Libraries in Río Lodo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca La Asunción0.0
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Río Lodo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Erasto Pineda

Airports Near Río Lodo

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Marina Heroica Naval Academy AirfieldSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall Airport
Tres Encinos 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 Lodo

What is the population of Río Lodo?

Río Lodo has a population of 717 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 366.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Lodo?

Río Lodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.6 inches.

How is the job market in Río Lodo?

Río Lodo has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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