San José Monteverde, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San José Monteverde is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 737. Elevation: 8,451 ft (2,576 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°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 | 737 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 8,451 ft (2,576 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4936°, -97.7244° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 26.3 inches (669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José Monteverde
San José Monteverde is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 737. The city sits at an elevation of 8,451 feet (2,576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,451 ft (2,576 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4936°N, 97.7244°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 138 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 122 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 124 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Orizaba, Pico de | Stratovolcano | 5,564 m (18,255 ft) | 1846 | 177 km |
| Cumbres, Las | Stratovolcano | 3,940 m (12,927 ft) | -3920 | 190 km |
| Popocatepetl | Stratovolcano(es) | 5,393 m (17,694 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
| Serdan-Oriental | Tuff cone(s) | 3,485 m (11,434 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
San José Monteverde has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.2").
Museums in San José Monteverde
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería” |
Airports Near San José Monteverde
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of San José Monteverde?
San José Monteverde has a population of 737 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 132.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José Monteverde?
San José Monteverde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 26.3 inches.
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