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San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,969. Elevation: 4,521 ft (1,378 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,969 Population 15/sq mi density
4,521 ft Elevation 1,378 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
35.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 94.41 km2.
It is part of the Silacayoapam District in the Mixteca Region.

People

Population1,969
Density15/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain35.7 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Population1,969
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Coordinates17.6715°, -98.3204°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation35.7 inches (907 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,969. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet (1,378 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 63 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)63

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 360 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 35.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.2°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,521 ft (1,378 m)
Area128.0 sq mi (331.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates17.6715°N, 98.3204°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

771 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 104 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 131 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 148 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 99 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 123 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 110 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 109 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 112 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 142 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 104 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 128 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 108 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 127 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 135 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 104 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 129 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 115 km
2024 John Category 3 134 km
2023 Otis Category 5 191 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 284 km
2017 Max Category 1 124 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 281 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 138 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 268 km
2010 Karl Category 3 211 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 130 km
1997 Rick Category 2 220 km
1996 Boris Category 1 281 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 112 km
1984 Odile Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 146 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 132 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 135 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 146 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 104 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 136 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 133 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 131 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 135 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 171 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 178 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 186 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 187 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 198 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 61°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall 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 Miguel Ahuehuetitlán

What is the population of San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán?

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán has a population of 1,969 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 128.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán?

San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán?

The job market in San Miguel Ahuehuetitlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 63 business establishments in the area.

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