San Juan Petlapa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Juan Petlapa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 867. Elevation: 2,215 ft (675 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

867 Population 4/sq mi density
2,215 ft Elevation 675 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population867
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Population867
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Coordinates17.4694°, -96.0360°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan Petlapa

San Juan Petlapa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 867. The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet (675 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

San Juan Petlapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,215 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation2,215 ft (675 m)
Area211.3 sq mi (547.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.4694°N, 96.0360°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 17.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,026 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 47 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 139 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 82 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 92 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 47 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 138 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 109 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 105 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 55 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 108 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 145 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 140 km
Mar 1, 2022 5 km SE of San Cristóbal Amatlán, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Apr 1, 1996 16 km ENE of Nejapa de Madero, Mexico M5.2 92 km
Jan 17, 2020 6 km NE of Ixtepec, Mexico M5.2 142 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 65 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 4 264 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 179 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 288 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 268 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 203 km
2010 Karl Category 3 178 km
2005 Stan Category 1 174 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 217 km
1997 Rick Category 1 175 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 6 132 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
February 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
June 69°F (21°C) 15.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 18.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 17.4 in
September 67°F (20°C) 18.0 in Wettest
October 65°F (19°C) 11.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Coldest

San Juan Petlapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 62°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.0") and March the driest (2.1").

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Airports Near San Juan Petlapa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge Airport
Aeródromo Toro Bravo-Small Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma Bonita-Small Airport
General Miguel Alemán Airport-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 Petlapa?

San Juan Petlapa has a population of 867 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 Petlapa?

San Juan Petlapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

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