Santa María Tepantlali, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa María Tepantlali is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,096. Elevation: 6,106 ft (1,861 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

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

1,096 Population 26/sq mi density
6,106 ft Elevation 1,861 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,096
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Population1,096
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Coordinates16.9975°, -96.0099°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,058 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María Tepantlali

Santa María Tepantlali is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,096. The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet (1,861 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santa María Tepantlali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Area41.9 sq mi (108.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates16.9975°N, 96.0099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,478 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 M7.5 143 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 124 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 128 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 85 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 108 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 134 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 130 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 87 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 101 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 137 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 18 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 104 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 108 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 92 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 140 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 4 230 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 129 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 241 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 164 km
2010 Karl Category 3 228 km
2005 Stan Category 1 213 km
1998 Lester Category 2 278 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 173 km
1997 Rick Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 10 124 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 81 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 92 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 7.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 7.0 in
August 66°F (19°C) 7.7 in
September 65°F (19°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in

Santa María Tepantlali has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 62°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.3").

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Libraries in Santa María Tepantlali

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Airports Near Santa María Tepantlali

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Xoxocotlán International AirportOAXLarge 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 Tepantlali

What is the population of Santa María Tepantlali?

Santa María Tepantlali has a population of 1,096 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 41.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María Tepantlali?

Santa María Tepantlali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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