San Mateo Peñasco, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
San Mateo Peñasco is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 805. Elevation: 6,152 ft (1,875 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 805 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.1514°, -97.5334° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 60°F (15°C) |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 37.4 inches (951 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Mateo Peñasco
San Mateo Peñasco is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 805. The city sits at an elevation of 6,152 feet (1,875 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,152 ft (1,875 m) |
| Area | 132.5 sq mi (343.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1514°N, 97.5334°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1787 | SAN MARCOS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 11 | 126 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 105 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 104 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 136 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 143 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 74 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 0.4 in |
San Mateo Peñasco has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 56°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").
Farmers Markets in San Mateo Peñasco
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Airports Near San Mateo Peñasco
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Huajuapan | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of San Mateo Peñasco?
San Mateo Peñasco has a population of 805 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 132.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Mateo Peñasco?
San Mateo Peñasco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 37.4 inches.
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