San José del Pacífico, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San José del Pacífico is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 550. Elevation: 8,360 ft (2,548 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

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

550 Population 2/sq mi density
8,360 ft Elevation 2,548 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
72.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population550
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain72.2 in/yr
Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Population550
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Coordinates16.1708°, -96.5021°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation72.2 inches (1,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José del Pacífico

San José del Pacífico is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 550. The city sits at an elevation of 8,360 feet (2,548 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San José del Pacífico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 72.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,360 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation8,360 ft (2,548 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.1708°N, 96.5021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.2"
90% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,499 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 48 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 62 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 39 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 139 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 93 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 132 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 49 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 117 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 27 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 86 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 58 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 47 km
Feb 26, 1996 21 km SSW of San José del Progreso, Mexico M5.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 126 km
2024 John Category 3 226 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 32 km
2017 Max Category 1 262 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 252 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 59 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 260 km
2006 John Category 2 294 km
1998 Lester Category 2 186 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 68 km
1997 Rick Category 2 32 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 289 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 62 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 76 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 58 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 59 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake - 18 138 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 70 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake - 24 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
August 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in

San José del Pacífico has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 63°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in San José del Pacífico

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Farmers Markets in San José del Pacífico

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Sta. Ana
Mercado Municipal Gral. Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Municipal Lic. Orfa Bohórquez

Hotels in San José del Pacífico

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alto de la Sierra
Refugio terraza de la terra

Restaurants in San José del Pacífico

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cocina Económica
Comedor el Alcatráz
Comedor Jessy
Comedor La Ranchería
El Buen Sazón
El Colibri Restaurante Vegetariano
Itoo
La casa del arbol
La Montaña
La Morenita
La Taberna de los Duendes
Luz de Luna
Pizzeria
Pizzería
Pizzería Alma-Zen
Rayito de sol
Restaurant Lupita
Restaurante Rancho San Melchor
Restaurante Vegetariano Alma Serrana
Tatsu
Teonanåcatl
Teonanåcatl
Tina Mar y Sierra

Cafes in San José del Pacífico

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Altos de Golán
Bistro Embey
Café Express
La Canasta
Lonchería San Jose
Oaxacid
Tamales, Atoles, Cafe & Te

Dentists in San José del Pacífico

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Consuelo Ramírez García

Airports Near San José del Pacífico

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
Puerto Escondido International AirportPXMMedium 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 José del Pacífico

What is the population of San José del Pacífico?

San José del Pacífico has a population of 550 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 351.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José del Pacífico?

San José del Pacífico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 72.2 inches.

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