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San Miguel, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Miguel is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 567. Elevation: 1,549 ft (472 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

567 Population 4/sq mi density
1,549 ft Elevation 472 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population567
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Population567
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Coordinates16.8611°, -95.4294°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel

San Miguel is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 567. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet (472 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 18 business establishments.

Income: San Miguel vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)18

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Miguel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,549 ft (472 m)
Area163.4 sq mi (423.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates16.8611°N, 95.4294°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 125 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 122 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 132 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 143 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 94 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 46 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 44 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 71 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 93 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 48 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 114 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 149 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 144 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 91 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 124 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 47 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 257 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 149 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 179 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 195 km
2010 Karl Category 3 269 km
2005 Stan Category 1 201 km
1998 Lester Category 2 263 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 197 km
1997 Rick Category 1 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 10 125 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 74 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 95 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (192 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 11.6 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in

San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near San Miguel

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall 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

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of 567 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 163.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel?

San Miguel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

How is the job market in San Miguel?

The job market in San Miguel is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 18 business establishments in the area.

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