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San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

San Pedro Ocotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,224. Elevation: 5,246 ft (1,599 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,224 Population 29/sq mi density
5,246 ft Elevation 1,599 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
55.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Pedro Ocotepec

San Pedro Ocotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 136.51 km2.
It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca Region.

People

Population1,224
Density29/mi²

Economy

Unemployment7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain55.7 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Population1,224
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Coordinates16.9559°, -95.8465°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.7 inches (1,414 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Pedro Ocotepec

San Pedro Ocotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,224. The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet (1,599 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: San Pedro Ocotepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

San Pedro Ocotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,246 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.9°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,246 ft (1,599 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates16.9559°N, 95.8465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,703 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 M7.4 120 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 129 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 83 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 90 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 133 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 138 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 72 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 113 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 48 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 128 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 146 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 122 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 6 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 150 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 88 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 69 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 88 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 4 237 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 131 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 224 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 171 km
2010 Karl Category 3 239 km
2005 Stan Category 1 209 km
1998 Lester Category 2 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 179 km
1997 Rick Category 1 119 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 10 120 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 73 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 88 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 146 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 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 10.7 in Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 10.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in

San Pedro Ocotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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Libraries in San Pedro Ocotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Airports Near San Pedro Ocotepec

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 Pedro Ocotepec

What is the population of San Pedro Ocotepec?

San Pedro Ocotepec has a population of 1,224 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Pedro Ocotepec?

San Pedro Ocotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.7 inches.

How is the job market in San Pedro Ocotepec?

The unemployment rate in San Pedro Ocotepec is 7.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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