Santa María Petatengo, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Santa María Petatengo is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 630. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°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 | 630 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9693°, -96.0208° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.5 inches (1,256 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María Petatengo
Santa María Petatengo is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 630. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 273.8 sq mi (709.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9693°N, 96.0208°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 9 km |
| 1965 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 6 | 44 km |
| 2022 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 23 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 109 km |
| 2025 | OFF COAST OF OAXACA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 105 km |
| 1928 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 34 km |
| 1870 | PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO | Earthquake | - | 24 | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Santa María Petatengo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (0.2").
Museums in Santa María Petatengo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parque Eco-arqueológico Copalita |
Farmers Markets in Santa María Petatengo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado 3 de Mayo | |||||
| Mercado de artesanias de Santa Cruz Huatulco | |||||
| Mercado Organico de Huatulco |
Airports Near Santa María Petatengo
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bahías de Huatulco International Airport | HUX | Large Airport |
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What is the population of Santa María Petatengo?
Santa María Petatengo has a population of 630 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 273.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María Petatengo?
Santa María Petatengo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 49.5 inches.
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