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Temascal, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Temascal is a small city in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 6,566. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

6,566 Population 18/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
84.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Temascal

Temascal is a town in the Mexican state of Oaxaca which is the seat of the municipality of San Miguel Soyaltepec. It is part of the Tuxtepec District of the Papaloapan Region. The name Soyaltepec means "hill of palm trees" in Náhuatl but the area also carries the Mazatec name of Naxhingee which means "ragged hill".

People

Population6,566
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain84.5 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population6,566
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates18.2419°, -96.4031°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.5 inches (2,146 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Temascal

Temascal is a small city in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 6,566. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Temascal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Temascal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 84.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area366.9 sq mi (950.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates18.2419°N, 96.4031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 22.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

282 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.8 on Aug 2, 2025.

Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 110 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 101 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 53 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 85 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 106 km
Oct 29, 2009 27 km NE of Paso Nacional, Mexico M5.7 118 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Jan 17, 2004 6 km SE of Abasolo del Valle, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Sep 8, 2009 5 km SSE of San Lorenzo, Mexico M5.1 104 km
May 4, 2007 2 km W of Reyes Etla, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Nov 26, 1991 3 km NW of Arroyo de Banco, Mexico M4.9 46 km
Nov 6, 2017 5 km E of La Mina, Mexico M4.8 48 km
Aug 4, 2021 8 km N of Antón Lizardo, Mexico M4.8 108 km
Jul 9, 2021 6 km ENE of Tlahuitoltepec, Mexico M4.8 132 km
Apr 22, 1992 9 km NNE of Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Mexico M4.8 125 km
Aug 2, 2019 4 km N of Juan Rodríguez Clara, Mexico M4.7 108 km
Nov 15, 1990 21 km N of Coixtlahuaca, Mexico M4.7 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 295 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 260 km
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 197 km
2017 Katia Category 1 272 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 251 km
2010 Karl Category 3 84 km
2007 Dean Category 2 252 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 251 km
2005 Stan Category 1 164 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 280 km
1997 Rick Category 1 261 km
1990 Diana Category 2 291 km
1988 Debby Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (127 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 127 km
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 132 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 136 km
Gloria, La Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) Unknown 150 km
Cofre de Perote Shield(s) 4,282 m (14,049 ft) 1150 160 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 160 km
Naolinco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,000 m (6,562 ft) -1200 163 km
Humeros, Los Caldera(s) 3,150 m (10,335 ft) -4470 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
May 83°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 18.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 19.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in

Temascal has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (22.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Libraries in Temascal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Librería Publica0.0

Farmers Markets in Temascal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "20 de Junio"
Mercado "20 de Noviembre"

Bus Stations in Temascal

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal AU TRV Temascal

Stadiums & Teams in Temascal

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Airports Near Temascal

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Toro BravoSmall Airport
Air Station No. 8 Loma BonitaSmall Airport
El Ahijadero AirportSmall Airport
El Amate AirportSmall Airport
El Zopilote AirportSmall Airport
Felipe Terrones Acosta AirportSmall Airport
General Miguel Alemán AirportSmall Airport
Ingeniero Juan Antonio Perdomo Díaz AirportSmall Airport
Jalisquillo AirportSmall Airport
La Esmeralda AirstripSmall Airport
Las Macayas AirportSmall Airport
Patria Vieja AirstripSmall Airport
Pista MacuilesSmall Airport
San Jose Independencia AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Bautista Cuicatlán AirstripSmall Airport
Tres Encinos AirportSmall 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 Temascal

What is the population of Temascal?

Temascal has a population of 6,566 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 366.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Temascal?

Temascal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 84.5 inches.

How is the job market in Temascal?

The job market in Temascal is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 210 business establishments in the area.

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