San Juan Metaltepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Metaltepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,259. Elevation: 5,338 ft (1,627 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

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

1,259 Population 10/sq mi density
5,338 ft Elevation 1,627 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
96.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,259
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain96.6 in/yr
Elevation5,338 ft (1,627 m)
Population1,259
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation5,338 ft (1,627 m)
Coordinates17.1756°, -95.9117°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation96.6 inches (2,454 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Metaltepec

San Juan Metaltepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,259. The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet (1,627 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San Juan Metaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 96.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.6°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation5,338 ft (1,627 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates17.1756°N, 95.9117°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.6"
154% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,392 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 144 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 150 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 63 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 108 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 74 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 38 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 116 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 126 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 20 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 146 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 93 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 81 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 112 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 252 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 151 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 240 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 186 km
2010 Karl Category 3 214 km
2005 Stan Category 1 191 km
1998 Lester Category 2 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 195 km
1997 Rick Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 144 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 98 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
May 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 15.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 18.3 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 16.9 in
September 71°F (22°C) 16.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
December 65°F (19°C) 3.3 in

San Juan Metaltepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.3") and February the driest (1.9").

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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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What is the population of San Juan Metaltepec?

San Juan Metaltepec has a population of 1,259 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Metaltepec?

San Juan Metaltepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 96.6 inches.

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