Santa Cruz Zenzontepec, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 18,512. Elevation: 3,241 ft (988 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°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 | 18,512 |
| Population Density | 133 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,241 ft (988 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5340°, -97.4955° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.0 inches (1,600 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz Zenzontepec
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 18,512. The city sits at an elevation of 3,241 feet (988 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Climate in Santa Cruz Zenzontepec
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec has an average annual temperature of 22.9°C (73°F). The hottest month is May (25.3°C), the coldest is Dec (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 962 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,241 ft (988 m) |
| Area | 139.4 sq mi (361.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5340°N, 97.4955°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 107 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 121 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 78 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 75 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 87 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 26 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (0.2").
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz Zenzontepec
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 Cruz Zenzontepec
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado |
Airports Near Santa Cruz Zenzontepec
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Escondido International Airport | PXM | Medium 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 Cruz Zenzontepec?
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec has a population of 18,512 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 139.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz Zenzontepec?
Santa Cruz Zenzontepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 63.0 inches.
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