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San Miguel del Puerto, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel del Puerto is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 779. Elevation: 1,125 ft (343 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

779 Population 3/sq mi density
1,125 ft Elevation 343 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population779
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain52.3 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Population779
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Coordinates15.9219°, -96.1748°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation52.3 inches (1,329 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel del Puerto

San Miguel del Puerto is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 779. The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet (343 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel del Puerto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel del Puerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.9219°N, 96.1748°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,610 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 82 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 18 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 14 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 141 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 143 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 121 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 133 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 73 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 112 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 126 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 65 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 17 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 44 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 84 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 121 km
Apr 11, 2018 57 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.5 127 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 36 km
Jun 14, 2017 57 km SSW of La Barra de Colotepec, Mexico M5.5 126 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 128 km
2024 John Category 3 252 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 24 km
2022 Bonnie Category 1 284 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 213 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 67 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 279 km
2006 John Category 2 291 km
1998 Lester Category 2 158 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 70 km
1997 Rick Category 1 19 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 269 km
1984 Boris Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 18 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 58 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 36 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 93 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 29 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake 24 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 0.4 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in

San Miguel del Puerto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in San Miguel del Puerto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita

Farmers Markets in San Miguel del Puerto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 3 de Mayo
Mercado de artesanias de Santa Cruz Huatulco
Mercado Organico de Huatulco

Airports Near San Miguel del Puerto

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport

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Waterfalls
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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 del Puerto

What is the population of San Miguel del Puerto?

San Miguel del Puerto has a population of 779 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel del Puerto?

San Miguel del Puerto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.3 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel del Puerto?

The job market in San Miguel del Puerto is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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