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San Miguel Monteverde, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel Monteverde is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,857. Elevation: 7,139 ft (2,176 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,857 Population 31/sq mi density
7,139 ft Elevation 2,176 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,857
Density31/mi²

Economy

Unemployment5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain27.6 in/yr
Sunny Days286/yr
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Population1,857
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Coordinates17.5311°, -97.7925°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation27.6 inches (700 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel Monteverde

San Miguel Monteverde is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,857. The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet (2,176 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 59 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel Monteverde vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)59

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel Monteverde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,139 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,139 ft (2,176 m)
Area61.0 sq mi (157.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates17.5311°N, 97.7925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.6"
27% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

838 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 120 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 125 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 135 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 102 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 141 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 131 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 126 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 113 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 116 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 138 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 87 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 125 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 121 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 109 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 149 km
Mar 27, 1996 1 km W of San Miguel Tlacamama, Mexico M5.6 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 141 km
2024 John Category 3 157 km
2023 Otis Category 5 233 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 234 km
2017 Max Category 1 150 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 115 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 284 km
2010 Karl Category 3 185 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 137 km
1997 Rick Category 2 192 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 11 137 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 120 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 125 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (176 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 176 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 188 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 188 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest

San Miguel Monteverde has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in January to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in San Miguel Monteverde

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Libraries in San Miguel Monteverde

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0

Airports Near San Miguel Monteverde

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall 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 Monteverde

What is the population of San Miguel Monteverde?

San Miguel Monteverde has a population of 1,857 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 61.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel Monteverde?

San Miguel Monteverde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 286 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.6 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel Monteverde?

The unemployment rate in San Miguel Monteverde is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 59 business establishments in the area.

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