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San Dionisio del Mar, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Dionisio del Mar is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 3,140. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,140 Population 63/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
37.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Dionisio del Mar

San Dionisio del Mar is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico.
It is part of the Juchitán District in the east of the Istmo de Tehuantepec region.
The town is named after its patron saint.

People

Population3,140
Density63/mi²

Economy

Unemployment3.4%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population3,140
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates16.3237°, -94.7583°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation37.2 inches (944 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Dionisio del Mar

San Dionisio del Mar is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 3,140. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 100 business establishments.

Income: San Dionisio del Mar vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)100

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Dionisio del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area50.0 sq mi (129.6 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates16.3237°N, 94.7583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,942 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 142 km
Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 149 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 108 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 49 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 101 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 113 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 82 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 48 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 23 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 30 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 99 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 95 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 38 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 119 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 270 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 182 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 89 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 223 km
2005 Stan Category 1 254 km
1998 Lester Category 2 211 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 200 km
1997 Rick Category 1 141 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 10 142 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 111 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 129 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (200 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in

San Dionisio del Mar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in San Dionisio del Mar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal

Airports Near San Dionisio del Mar

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande 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 San Dionisio del Mar

What is the population of San Dionisio del Mar?

San Dionisio del Mar has a population of 3,140 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Dionisio del Mar?

San Dionisio del Mar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Dionisio del Mar?

San Dionisio del Mar has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 100 business establishments in the area.

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