San Cristóbal Amoltepec, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Cristóbal Amoltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 461. Elevation: 7,943 ft (2,421 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°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 | 461 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,943 ft (2,421 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.2847°, -97.5704° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Cristóbal Amoltepec
San Cristóbal Amoltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 461. The city sits at an elevation of 7,943 feet (2,421 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,943 ft (2,421 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.2847°N, 97.5704°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 132 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 123 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 113 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 113 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in |
San Cristóbal Amoltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in San Cristóbal Amoltepec
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo comunitario "Rastros y Rostros" | ||||
| Museo de historia |
Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal Amoltepec
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near San Cristóbal Amoltepec
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of San Cristóbal Amoltepec?
San Cristóbal Amoltepec has a population of 461 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 19.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Cristóbal Amoltepec?
San Cristóbal Amoltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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