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San Miguel el Grande, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

San Miguel el Grande is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,145. Elevation: 5,594 ft (1,705 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,145 Population 3/sq mi density
5,594 ft Elevation 1,705 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
107.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Miguel el Grande

San Miguel el Grande is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in southern Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 4705 km2.
It is part of the Tlaxiaco District in the south of the Mixteca Region.

People

Population1,145
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain107.9 in/yr
Sunny Days359/yr
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Population1,145
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Coordinates17.2453°, -98.2355°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation107.9 inches (2,740 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel el Grande

San Miguel el Grande is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,145. The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet (1,705 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 107.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel el Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel el Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 359 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 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,594 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days359 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,594 ft (1,705 m)
Area381.9 sq mi (989.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.2453°N, 98.2355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 107.9"
184% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,933 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.8 on Jun 11, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 84 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 65 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 99 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 142 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 148 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 102 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 75 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 106 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 140 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 129 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 63 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 95 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 143 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 67 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 119 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 109 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 131 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 86 km
2024 John Category 3 101 km
2023 Otis Category 5 177 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 245 km
2017 Max Category 1 93 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 260 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 90 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 230 km
2010 Karl Category 3 239 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 94 km
1997 Rick Category 2 172 km
1996 Boris Category 1 257 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 90 km
1984 Odile Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 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 145 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 88 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 114 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 124 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 145 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 65 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 134 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 85 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 84 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 120 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 1.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 9.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 9.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest

San Miguel el Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.4").

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Airports Near San Miguel el Grande

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Las Cuevas AirstripSmall Airport
Pista del CentroSmall Airport
San Mateo Yucutindoo 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 Miguel el Grande

What is the population of San Miguel el Grande?

San Miguel el Grande has a population of 1,145 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 381.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel el Grande?

San Miguel el Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 359 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 107.9 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel el Grande?

The unemployment rate in San Miguel el Grande is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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