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San Lucas Quiaviní, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Lucas Quiaviní is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,745. Elevation: 5,719 ft (1,743 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,745 Population 5/sq mi density
5,719 ft Elevation 1,743 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Lucas Quiaviní

San Lucas Quiaviní is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 58.69 km2.
It is part of the Tlacolula District in the east of the Valles Centrales Region.

People

Population1,745
Density5/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.3%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days362/yr
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Population1,745
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Coordinates16.8952°, -96.4686°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Lucas Quiaviní

San Lucas Quiaviní is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,745. The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet (1,743 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: San Lucas Quiaviní vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Lucas Quiaviní

San Lucas Quiaviní has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F 8.8° / — 1.9
Feb 0°C / 32°F 10.6° / — 4.8
Mar 0°C / 32°F 11.9° / — 16.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F 14.1° / — 43.6
May 0°C / 32°F 15.6° / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F 16.3° / — 144.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F 15.4° / — 134.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F 15.2° / — 152.7
Sep 0°C / 32°F 15.3° / — 140.8
Oct 0°C / 32°F 13.3° / — 50.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F 10.4° / — 4.6
Dec 0°C / 32°F 8.7° / — 0.4
San Lucas Quiaviní enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 362 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,719 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days362 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,719 ft (1,743 m)
Area325.1 sq mi (842.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates16.8952°N, 96.4686°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,236 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 105 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 123 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 114 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 123 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 137 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 147 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 33 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 93 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 113 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 68 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 97 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 96 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 135 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 101 km
Apr 4, 1999 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.4 129 km
Jun 24, 2020 4 km ESE of San Miguel Figueroa, Mexico M5.4 126 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 132 km
Apr 4, 2023 10 km E of San Gabriel Mixtepec, Mexico M5.4 106 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 4 189 km
2024 John Category 3 253 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 111 km
2017 Max Category 1 260 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 276 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 125 km
2010 Karl Category 3 226 km
2005 Stan Category 1 252 km
1998 Lester Category 2 266 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 141 km
1997 Rick Category 2 112 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 10 123 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 97 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 97 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 114 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 142 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
August 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Coldest

San Lucas Quiaviní has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near San Lucas Quiaviní

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
La Mejor Puerto Escondido - 94.1 FM - XHEDO-FM - Puerto Escondido, OA 94.1, 94.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in San Lucas Quiaviní

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro de Difusión de la Grana Cochinilla Fina Tlapanochestli
Galeria Alter
Museo Comunitario
Museo de Arte de Santa María Coyotepec
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla
Rodolpho Morales Home
Rodolpho Morales Museum

Libraries in San Lucas Quiaviní

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
AGEO El Archivo General del Estado de Oaxaca0.0
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Benito Juárez0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca BS Canteras0.0
Biblioteca ICE0.0
Biblioteca Trinidad Carreño0.0
bibloca0.0
bibloca0.0
INEGI0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0
Instituto Welte for Oaxacan Studies, Inc0.0

Farmers Markets in San Lucas Quiaviní

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
LA MERCED
LA MERCED
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado de artesanias "Barro Negro"
Mercado de Artesanias de Barro Negro
Mercado de comida San Antonino
Mercado de La Merced
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Margarita Maza de Juárez
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González
Mercado Renovación
Mercado Zonal Las Flores

Breweries in San Lucas Quiaviní

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cuahutémoc Moctezuma
Deposito de Cerveza
Deposito de Cerveza

Stadiums & Teams in San Lucas Quiaviní

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Lucas Quiaviní

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Quiaviní

What is the population of San Lucas Quiaviní?

San Lucas Quiaviní has a population of 1,745 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 325.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Lucas Quiaviní?

San Lucas Quiaviní enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 362 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in San Lucas Quiaviní?

The job market in San Lucas Quiaviní is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

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