Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa Catarina Mechoacán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 4,500. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,500 |
| Population Density | 202 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.3351°, -97.8362° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Catarina Mechoacán
Santa Catarina Mechoacán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 4,500. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 22.3 sq mi (57.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.3351°N, 97.8362°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 73 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 136 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 95 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 44 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 46 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 92 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 47 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 23 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Santa Catarina Mechoacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near Santa Catarina Mechoacán
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo ROJAZ - Tututepec, Oaxaca | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps | |
| W RADIO 98.5 (Tututepec) - 98.5 FM - XHPVTS-FM - Grupo Rojas - Tututepec, Oaxaca | 98.5 fm, américa | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Santa Catarina Mechoacán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Pedro Rodríguez |
Airports Near Santa Catarina Mechoacán
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Catarina Mechoacán?
Santa Catarina Mechoacán has a population of 4,500 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 202 people per square mile, spread across 22.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Catarina Mechoacán?
Santa Catarina Mechoacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.
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