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Santa María Alotepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Alotepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,065. Elevation: 4,813 ft (1,467 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,065 Population 25/sq mi density
4,813 ft Elevation 1,467 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Santa María Alotepec

Santa María Alotepec is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. It is part of the Sierra Mixe district within the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca region.

People

Population1,065
Density25/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation4,813 ft (1,467 m)
Population1,065
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation4,813 ft (1,467 m)
Coordinates17.0936°, -95.8552°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,947 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Alotepec

Santa María Alotepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,065. The city sits at an elevation of 4,813 feet (1,467 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: Santa María Alotepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa María Alotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,813 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,813 ft (1,467 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates17.0936°N, 95.8552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,547 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 M7.4 135 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 69 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 98 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 69 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 123 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 122 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 123 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 44 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 9 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 145 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 103 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 87 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 73 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 123 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 4 249 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 145 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 231 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 182 km
2010 Karl Category 3 224 km
2005 Stan Category 1 196 km
1998 Lester Category 2 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 191 km
1997 Rick Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 10 135 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 88 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 12.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 13.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 13.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 13.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 7.3 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in

Santa María Alotepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.8") and March the driest (1.4").

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Libraries in Santa María Alotepec

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

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 Santa María Alotepec

What is the population of Santa María Alotepec?

Santa María Alotepec has a population of 1,065 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Alotepec?

Santa María Alotepec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches.

How is the job market in Santa María Alotepec?

The job market in Santa María Alotepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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