San José del Chilar, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San José del Chilar is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 690. Elevation: 2,234 ft (681 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°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 | 690 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.7114°, -96.9372° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José del Chilar
San José del Chilar is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 690. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet (681 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.7114°N, 96.9372°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 151 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 164 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Gloria, La | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Cofre de Perote | Shield(s) | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) | 1150 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in |
San José del Chilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (0.5").
Airports Near San José del Chilar
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Xoxocotlán International Airport | OAX | Large Airport |
| Las Macayas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Patria Vieja Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San José del Chilar?
San José del Chilar has a population of 690 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José del Chilar?
San José del Chilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.
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