San Francisco la Paz, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Francisco la Paz is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 628. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

628 Population 2/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
89.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population628
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain89.1 in/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population628
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates17.0967°, -94.1289°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation89.1 inches (2,263 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco la Paz

San Francisco la Paz is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 628. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San Francisco la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 89.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area410.9 sq mi (1,064.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.0967°N, 94.1289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.1"
134% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,807 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 76 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 25 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 84 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 114 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 84 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 86 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 125 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 116 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 100 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 145 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 114 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 7 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 117 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 126 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 98 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 42 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 276 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 103 km
2010 Karl Category 3 282 km
2005 Stan Category 1 186 km
1997 Rick Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 100 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
April 78°F (26°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
December 71°F (21°C) 6.0 in

San Francisco la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and April the driest (1.9").

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Airports Near San Francisco la Paz

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acuagranjas Airport-Small Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport-Small Airport
Campo David Airport-Small Airport
El Robalo Airstrip-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Giralda Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport-Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport-Small 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 Francisco la Paz

What is the population of San Francisco la Paz?

San Francisco la Paz has a population of 628 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 410.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco la Paz?

San Francisco la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 89.1 inches.

Nearby Cities

La Horqueta (Poblado Doce) 1,492 pop · 9.2 mi Helio García Alfaro 1,633 pop · 15.4 mi Poblado 10 3,315 pop · 24.7 mi Poblado Cinco 1,329 pop · 30.4 mi Emiliano Zapata 1,507 pop · 33.1 mi Hermanos Cedillo 1,217 pop · 33.7 mi Niños Héroes 1,061 pop · 33.8 mi Raudales Malpaso 7,968 pop · 35.1 mi Santa María Chimalapa 2,540 pop · 38.9 mi Pomposo Castellanos 1,489 pop · 39.0 mi Cintalapa de Figueroa 49,201 pop · 39.4 mi Cereso 14 (El Amate) 2,243 pop · 40.8 mi Mérida 1,412 pop · 42.0 mi Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro) 1,640 pop · 43.0 mi
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