Yerba Santa, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Yerba Santa is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 706. Elevation: 220 ft (67 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

706 Population 9/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population706
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population706
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates16.3511°, -94.3541°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yerba Santa

Yerba Santa is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 706. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Yerba Santa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area74.9 sq mi (193.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates16.3511°N, 94.3541°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,820 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 M7.2 109 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 95 km
Sep 30, 1993 90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M6.5 110 km
Feb 12, 2008 9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico M6.5 5 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 76 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 39 km
Sep 23, 2017 7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico M6.1 83 km
Aug 18, 2004 8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico M5.9 64 km
Jan 5, 2020 3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico M5.9 15 km
Aug 7, 2004 17 km WNW of Palomares, Mexico M5.9 132 km
Sep 24, 2017 80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.8 117 km
May 21, 2014 2 km SSW of Palomares, Mexico M5.8 115 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 71 km
Sep 23, 2017 80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico M5.8 96 km
Sep 10, 2017 92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.8 108 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 83 km
Sep 8, 2017 100 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.7 130 km
Mar 2, 2023 Oaxaca, Mexico M5.7 12 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 77 km
Sep 18, 2017 108 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico M5.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Agatha Category 2 224 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 51 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 264 km
2005 Stan Category 1 257 km
1998 Lester Category 2 225 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 239 km
1997 Rick Category 1 183 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 145 km
2025 OFF COAST OF OAXACA Earthquake 0.2 m - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (164 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in
April 85°F (30°C) 0.5 in
May 86°F (30°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 9.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 2.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in

Yerba Santa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 79°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (0.0").

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Farmers Markets in Yerba Santa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juarez Garcia
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárezgarcía
Mercado Público Municipal

Airports Near Yerba Santa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Antonio Cárdenas Rodríguez National Airport / Ixtepec Air BaseIZTMedium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport-Small 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 Yerba Santa

What is the population of Yerba Santa?

Yerba Santa has a population of 706 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 74.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yerba Santa?

Yerba Santa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

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