San Juan Otzolotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Otzolotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 909. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

909 Population 4/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
93.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population909
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain93.3 in/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population909
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates17.2885°, -95.5940°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation93.3 inches (2,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Otzolotepec

San Juan Otzolotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 909. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San Juan Otzolotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.2885°N, 95.5940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
146% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,574 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 134 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 44 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 92 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 106 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 41 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 74 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 58 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 103 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 83 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 41 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 142 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 141 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 59 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 63 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 123 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 94 km
Mar 23, 1990 2 km W of San Juan Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 282 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 177 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 217 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 216 km
2010 Karl Category 3 220 km
2005 Stan Category 1 163 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 225 km
1997 Rick Category 1 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 6 112 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 19.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 19.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in

San Juan Otzolotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near San Juan Otzolotepec

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small Airport
El Cubilete Airport-Small Airport
Moralar Airstrip-Small 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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What is the population of San Juan Otzolotepec?

San Juan Otzolotepec has a population of 909 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 211.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan Otzolotepec?

San Juan Otzolotepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 93.3 inches.

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