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San Lucas Ojitlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Lucas Ojitlán is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 6,289. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

6,289 Population 30/sq mi density
518 ft Elevation 158 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Lucas Ojitlán

San Lucas Ojitlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 595.81 km2.
It is part of the Tuxtepec District of the Papaloapan Region.

People

Population6,289
Density30/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.5%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Population6,289
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates18.0577°, -96.3983°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lucas Ojitlán

San Lucas Ojitlán is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 6,289. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 201 business establishments.

Income: San Lucas Ojitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)201

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Lucas Ojitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area208.2 sq mi (539.3 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates18.0577°N, 96.3983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

348 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 M7.0 116 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 89 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 54 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 106 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 131 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 130 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 101 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 89 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 106 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 148 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 26 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Feb 14, 2007 3 km N of San Pedro Quiatoni, Mexico M4.9 144 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 281 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 240 km
2021 Grace Category 3 283 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 217 km
2017 Katia Category 1 292 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 235 km
2010 Karl Category 3 103 km
2007 Dean Category 2 272 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 272 km
2005 Stan Category 1 169 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 262 km
1997 Rick Category 2 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 139 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 142 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 152 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 168 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 176 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 178 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 21.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 26.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 22.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 22.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in

San Lucas Ojitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 131.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.7") and February the driest (2.4").

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Libraries in San Lucas Ojitlán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lucas Ojitlán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Díaz Mori

Stadiums & Teams in San Lucas Ojitlán

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Airports Near San Lucas Ojitlán

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall 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 Lucas Ojitlán

What is the population of San Lucas Ojitlán?

San Lucas Ojitlán has a population of 6,289 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 208.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lucas Ojitlán?

San Lucas Ojitlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in San Lucas Ojitlán?

The job market in San Lucas Ojitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 201 business establishments in the area.

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