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Santo Tomás de Arriba, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Tomás de Arriba is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 613. Elevation: 6,913 ft (2,107 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

613 Population 7/sq mi density
6,913 ft Elevation 2,107 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population613
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Population613
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Coordinates16.7772°, -96.2364°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Tomás de Arriba

Santo Tomás de Arriba is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 613. The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet (2,107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Santo Tomás de Arriba vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santo Tomás de Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,913 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,913 ft (2,107 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates16.7772°N, 96.2364°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
21% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,510 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 109 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 102 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 100 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 118 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 125 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 118 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 143 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 37 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 119 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 92 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 141 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 140 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 49 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 137 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 111 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 74 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 106 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 136 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 196 km
2024 John Category 3 270 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 99 km
2017 Max Category 1 284 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 248 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 130 km
2010 Karl Category 3 244 km
2005 Stan Category 1 247 km
1998 Lester Category 2 254 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 139 km
1997 Rick Category 1 101 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 10 102 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 71 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 74 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 119 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in

Santo Tomás de Arriba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santo Tomás de Arriba

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Oaxaca - 101.7 FM - XHZB-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 101.7, 101.7 fm MP3 64 kbps
LA MEXICANA 570 (Oaxaca) - 570 AM - XHEOA-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 570 am, 94.9 fm MP3
LA KEBUENA 89.7 (Oaxaca) - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
La Poderosa Oaxaca 100.1 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Oaxaca) - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca (ORO) - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 98.5 fm, américa MP3 32 kbps
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, A.C. - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Oaxaca - 89.7 FM - XHOCA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 89.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mexicana Oaxaca 94.9 FM banda, banda norteña MP3
Oreja FM 105.7 Oaxaca baladas en español, grupo as MP3
Radio Activa (Salina Cruz) - 89.1 FM - XHIKE-FM - Ike Siidi Viaa, AC - Salina Cruz, OA 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
tuxtepExa FM Tuxtepec - 101.3 FM - XHPTUX-FM - Grupo Rojaz - Tuxtepec, OA 101.3, 101.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 95.7 (Oaxaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCE-FM - Grupo Encuentro - Oaxaca, Oaxaca 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Oaxaca - 98.5 FM - XHNR-FM - ORO (Organización Radiofónica de Oaxaca) - Oaxaca, OA 98.5, 98.5 fm MP3 32 kbps

Museums in Santo Tomás de Arriba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Frisell de Arte Zapoteca Mitla

Libraries in Santo Tomás de Arriba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca de la escuela primaria FLORES MAGON0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Tomás de Arriba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Martin González

Airports Near Santo Tomás de Arriba

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 Santo Tomás de Arriba

What is the population of Santo Tomás de Arriba?

Santo Tomás de Arriba has a population of 613 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Tomás de Arriba?

Santo Tomás de Arriba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

How is the job market in Santo Tomás de Arriba?

The job market in Santo Tomás de Arriba is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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