San José Ayuquila, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San José Ayuquila is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,512. Elevation: 5,105 ft (1,556 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

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

1,512 Population 110/sq mi density
5,105 ft Elevation 1,556 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
30.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,512
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Population1,512
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Coordinates17.9421°, -97.9686°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation30.7 inches (779 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José Ayuquila

San José Ayuquila is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,512. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet (1,556 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San José Ayuquila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,105 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,105 ft (1,556 m)
Area13.8 sq mi (35.7 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates17.9421°N, 97.9686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

301 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 87 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 75 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 146 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 149 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 133 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 89 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 55 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 59 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 44 km
Apr 3, 1997 7 km SSE of Piaxtla, Mexico M5.2 35 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 122 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 66 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 95 km
Sep 16, 1995 0 km E of Huixtepec, Mexico M5.1 148 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Jun 25, 2015 1 km ENE of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico M5.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 161 km
2024 John Category 3 179 km
2023 Otis Category 5 239 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 282 km
2021 Grace Category 3 286 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 270 km
2017 Max Category 1 170 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 161 km
2010 Karl Category 3 163 km
2007 Dean Category 2 293 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 299 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 175 km
1997 Rick Category 2 241 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 139 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 142 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 153 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 155 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 157 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 170 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 172 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 176 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest

San José Ayuquila has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 66°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near San José Ayuquila

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in San José Ayuquila

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh

Libraries in San José Ayuquila

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in San José Ayuquila

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in San José Ayuquila

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near San José Ayuquila

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Huajuapan-Small Airport
Aeródromo Santa Cruz-Small Airport
Tehuacán National AirportTCNSmall 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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What is the population of San José Ayuquila?

San José Ayuquila has a population of 1,512 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 13.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José Ayuquila?

San José Ayuquila enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 30.7 inches.

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