Santa María Puxmetacán, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Puxmetacán is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,380. Elevation: 1,299 ft (396 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

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

1,380 Population 11/sq mi density
1,299 ft Elevation 396 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
93.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,380
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain93.3 in/yr
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Population1,380
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Coordinates17.2686°, -95.6233°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation93.3 inches (2,370 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Puxmetacán

Santa María Puxmetacán is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,380. The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santa María Puxmetacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 93.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,299 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.8°F
40% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,299 ft (396 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates17.2686°N, 95.6233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.3"
146% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.88"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,563 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 137 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 46 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 92 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 91 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 107 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 44 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 61 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 70 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 87 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 37 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 60 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 65 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 141 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Aug 5, 2002 3 km SSW of Tapanalá, Mexico M5.4 149 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 98 km
Jun 28, 2015 11 km NE of La Blanca, Mexico M5.4 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 279 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 173 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 219 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 213 km
2010 Karl Category 3 220 km
2005 Stan Category 1 167 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 221 km
1997 Rick Category 1 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 109 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 13.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 19.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 19.2 in
September 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in
October 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in

Santa María Puxmetacán has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.9") and March the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near Santa María Puxmetacán

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Cubilete Airport-Small Airport
Moralar Airstrip-Small 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 Puxmetacán

What is the population of Santa María Puxmetacán?

Santa María Puxmetacán has a population of 1,380 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Puxmetacán?

Santa María Puxmetacán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 93.3 inches.

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