Santo Tomás Quieri, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Santo Tomás Quieri is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 686. Elevation: 6,207 ft (1,892 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

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

686 Population 2/sq mi density
6,207 ft Elevation 1,892 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
24.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population686
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain24.4 in/yr
Elevation6,207 ft (1,892 m)
Population686
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation6,207 ft (1,892 m)
Coordinates16.3484°, -96.1811°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation24.4 inches (620 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Tomás Quieri

Santo Tomás Quieri is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 686. The city sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet (1,892 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Santo Tomás Quieri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,207 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation6,207 ft (1,892 m)
Area351.7 sq mi (911.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.3484°N, 96.1811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.4"
36% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,734 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 28, 2025.

Sep 30, 1999 15 km W of San Baltazar Loxicha, Mexico M7.5 86 km
Jun 23, 2020 9 km SE of Santa María Xadani, Mexico M7.4 55 km
Feb 3, 1998 2 km E of Benito Juárez, Mexico M6.4 53 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 122 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Mar 19, 1996 21 km WSW of Bajos de Chila, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 85 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 146 km
Feb 9, 2010 8 km E of Santa María Colotepec, Mexico M5.7 89 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 82 km
Jun 7, 2002 4 km N of Santa Catarina Loxicha, Mexico M5.6 66 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 148 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 122 km
Oct 11, 2002 29 km SSE of El Coyul, Mexico M5.5 91 km
Jan 13, 2004 15 km SSW of San Jerónimo Coatlán, Mexico M5.5 85 km
Apr 10, 2016 5 km ESE of Santa Cruz Ozolotepec, Mexico M5.5 34 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 31 km
Jul 24, 2020 26 km SSE of Crucecita, Mexico M5.5 89 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 4 161 km
2024 John Category 3 263 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 55 km
2017 Max Category 1 293 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 224 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 98 km
2011 Hilary Category 1 299 km
2010 Karl Category 1 291 km
2005 Stan Category 1 285 km
1998 Lester Category 2 206 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 105 km
1997 Rick Category 1 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 55 km
1965 MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 6 41 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 31 km
1928 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 4 98 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 136 km
1928 MEXICO Earthquake - - 76 km
1870 PUERTO ANGEL, MEXICO Earthquake - 24 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
August 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in

Santo Tomás Quieri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Santo Tomás Quieri

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahías de Huatulco International AirportHUXLarge Airport
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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What is the population of Santo Tomás Quieri?

Santo Tomás Quieri has a population of 686 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 351.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Tomás Quieri?

Santo Tomás Quieri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 24.4 inches.

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