San José de las Flores, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San José de las Flores is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,038. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

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

1,038 Population 2/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
87.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,038
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain87.1 in/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,038
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates17.3501°, -95.3991°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.1 inches (2,212 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de las Flores

San José de las Flores is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,038. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San José de las Flores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 87.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates17.3501°N, 95.3991°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.1"
129% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 20.16"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,634 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 114 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 88 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 26 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 114 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 43 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 95 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 64 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 143 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 60 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 53 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 193 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 205 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 235 km
2010 Karl Category 3 227 km
2005 Stan Category 1 149 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 243 km
1997 Rick Category 1 174 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 124 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 12.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 17.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in

San José de las Flores has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (20.2") and February the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near San José de las Flores

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small Airport
El Cubilete Airport-Small Airport
Moralar Airstrip-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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What is the population of San José de las Flores?

San José de las Flores has a population of 1,038 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de las Flores?

San José de las Flores has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 87.1 inches.

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