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San Juan Atepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Atepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,479. Elevation: 6,654 ft (2,028 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,479 Population 353/sq mi density
6,654 ft Elevation 2,028 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan Atepec

San Juan Atepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 88.03 km2. It is part of the Ixtlán District in the Sierra Norte region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 1,301.

People

Population1,479
Density353/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Population1,479
Population Density353 / sq mi
Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Coordinates17.4274°, -96.5394°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Atepec

San Juan Atepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,479. The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet (2,028 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 47 business establishments.

Income: San Juan Atepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)47

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan Atepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,654 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,654 ft (2,028 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density353/sq mi
Coordinates17.4274°N, 96.5394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

529 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 143 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 98 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 108 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 46 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 87 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 116 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 113 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 84 km
Aug 27, 2002 0 km NNW of San Juan Quiahue, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Feb 9, 1994 10 km W of Santiago Lachiguiri, Mexico M5.0 127 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 41 km
Jun 22, 2021 9 km N of San Juan Lachao, Mexico M4.9 145 km
Mar 1, 2000 2 km ESE of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M4.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 223 km
2024 John Category 3 267 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 171 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 286 km
2017 Max Category 1 264 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2010 Karl Category 3 166 km
2005 Stan Category 1 217 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 195 km
1997 Rick Category 2 170 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 268 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
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 190 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 64°F (18°C) 8.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 8.4 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.9 in
September 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 58°F (14°C) 1.4 in

San Juan Atepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near San Juan Atepec

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in San Juan Atepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Community museum

Libraries in San Juan Atepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Pública municipal Dionicio Lopez Chavez0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan Atepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Los Eucaliptos
Mercado municipal

Airports Near San Juan Atepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall 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 Juan Atepec

What is the population of San Juan Atepec?

San Juan Atepec has a population of 1,479 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 353 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Atepec?

San Juan Atepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan Atepec?

The job market in San Juan Atepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 47 business establishments in the area.

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