Santa María Ecatepec, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Ecatepec is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 524. Elevation: 5,997 ft (1,828 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

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

524 Population 1/sq mi density
5,997 ft Elevation 1,828 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population524
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Elevation5,997 ft (1,828 m)
Population524
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation5,997 ft (1,828 m)
Coordinates16.2850°, -95.8811°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (874 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Ecatepec

Santa María Ecatepec is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 524. The city sits at an elevation of 5,997 feet (1,828 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santa María Ecatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,997 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation5,997 ft (1,828 m)
Area386.4 sq mi (1,000.7 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.2850°N, 95.8811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,995 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 115 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 46 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 63 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 94 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 149 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 101 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 124 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 127 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 101 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 113 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 95 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 82 km
Jan 21, 2019 72 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 145 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 81 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 71 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 15 km
Mar 5, 2025 60 km SSE of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico M5.5 114 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 48 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 115 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 4 178 km
2024 John Category 3 293 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 70 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 191 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 116 km
2005 Stan Category 1 278 km
1998 Lester Category 2 199 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 118 km
1997 Rick Category 1 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 46 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 9 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 15 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 127 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 104 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 72 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake - 24 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
April 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Santa María Ecatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (0.1").

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Airports Near Santa María Ecatepec

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
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 Santa María Ecatepec

What is the population of Santa María Ecatepec?

Santa María Ecatepec has a population of 524 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 386.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Ecatepec?

Santa María Ecatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches.

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