Tierra Negra, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Tierra Negra is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 629. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

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

629 Population 1/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
95.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population629
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain95.5 in/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population629
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates17.2169°, -95.4411°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation95.5 inches (2,425 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tierra Negra

Tierra Negra is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 629. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Tierra Negra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 95.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area447.9 sq mi (1,160.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.2169°N, 95.4411°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.5"
151% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 21.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,748 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 117 km
Jul 29, 2014 2 km SE of Santa Teresa, Mexico M6.3 56 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 76 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 24 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 136 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 84 km
Jan 30, 2002 5 km SSW of Tuxtilla, Mexico M5.9 119 km
Aug 2, 2025 4 km S of Xagacía, Mexico M5.8 88 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 41 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 145 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 110 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 79 km
Aug 28, 1994 6 km N of San Pedro Ocotepec, Mexico M5.6 49 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 135 km
Sep 16, 2017 11 km SSE of Salina Cruz, Mexico M5.6 129 km
May 25, 2022 12 km WNW of Santa María Zapotitlán, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Apr 28, 2015 4 km NNE of Paso Real de Sarabia, Mexico M5.5 45 km
Mar 6, 2022 3 km S of Zacatal, Mexico M5.5 43 km
Oct 14, 2017 12 km E of San Mateo del Mar, Mexico M5.5 126 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 4 286 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 179 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 199 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 221 km
2010 Karl Category 3 236 km
2005 Stan Category 1 164 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 230 km
1997 Rick Category 1 158 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 6 109 km
2022 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 153 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 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 21.4 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 21.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in

Tierra Negra has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (1.3").

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Airports Near Tierra Negra

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Cubilete Airport-Small Airport
Moralar Airstrip-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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What is the population of Tierra Negra?

Tierra Negra has a population of 629 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 447.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tierra Negra?

Tierra Negra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 95.5 inches.

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