Santa Cruz Ocotal, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Cruz Ocotal is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 752. Elevation: 4,045 ft (1,233 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

752 Population 18/sq mi density
4,045 ft Elevation 1,233 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
51.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population752
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain51.5 in/yr
Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Population752
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Coordinates16.9807°, -95.8234°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation51.5 inches (1,307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz Ocotal

Santa Cruz Ocotal is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 752. The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet (1,233 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santa Cruz Ocotal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,045 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates16.9807°N, 95.8234°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,691 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 M7.4 123 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 132 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 80 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 89 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 135 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 129 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 112 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 49 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 124 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 123 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 4 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 85 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 113 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 146 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 67 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 4 240 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 135 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 223 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 174 km
2010 Karl Category 3 237 km
2005 Stan Category 1 205 km
1998 Lester Category 2 276 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 183 km
1997 Rick Category 1 122 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 10 123 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 76 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 91 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.8 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in

Santa Cruz Ocotal has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Airports Near Santa Cruz Ocotal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium 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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What is the population of Santa Cruz Ocotal?

Santa Cruz Ocotal has a population of 752 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Ocotal?

Santa Cruz Ocotal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.5 inches.

Nearby Cities

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