Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar), Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 539. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

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

539 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population539
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population539
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates16.2819°, -94.5236°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 539. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area904.1 sq mi (2,341.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates16.2819°N, 94.5236°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,934 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 26, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 128 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 105 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 25 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 98 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 88 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 70 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 57 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 48 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 126 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 14 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 86 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 98 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 114 km
Jun 27, 2006 108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico M5.8 150 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 89 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 110 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 125 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 93 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 97 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 12 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 4 288 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 205 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 64 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 245 km
2005 Stan Category 1 261 km
1998 Lester Category 2 213 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 219 km
1997 Rick Category 1 163 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 6 136 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
May 85°F (30°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 8.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez Garcia
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárezgarcía

Airports Near Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aeronaval de Salina CruzSCXSmall Airport
Llano Grande Airport-Small Airport
Tonala Airport-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 Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)

What is the population of Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)?

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) has a population of 539 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 904.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar)?

Santa Rita (Santa Rita del Mar) has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

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