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San Juan del Río, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan del Río is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,231. Elevation: 3,937 ft (1,200 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,231 Population 29/sq mi density
3,937 ft Elevation 1,200 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Juan del Río

San Juan del Río is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 94.73 km2.
It is part of the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population1,231
Density29/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Population1,231
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Coordinates16.8829°, -96.1608°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan del Río

San Juan del Río is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,231. The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet (1,200 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: San Juan del Río vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Juan del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,937 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,937 ft (1,200 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates16.8829°N, 96.1608°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,503 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 123 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 112 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 112 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 104 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 119 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 148 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 28 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 37 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 120 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 93 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 102 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 4 210 km
2024 John Category 3 282 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 112 km
2017 Max Category 1 292 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 247 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 144 km
2010 Karl Category 3 234 km
2005 Stan Category 1 233 km
1998 Lester Category 2 265 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 153 km
1997 Rick Category 1 111 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 112 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 75 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 133 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

San Juan del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Museums in San Juan del Río

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla

Libraries in San Juan del Río

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan del Río

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near San Juan del Río

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan del Río

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Ana

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 del Río

What is the population of San Juan del Río?

San Juan del Río has a population of 1,231 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan del Río?

San Juan del Río enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Juan del Río?

The job market in San Juan del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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