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Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez, Mexico

Oaxaca · Mexico

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 857. Elevation: 6,296 ft (1,919 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

857 Population 73/sq mi density
6,296 ft Elevation 1,919 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
29.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population857
Density73/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain29.3 in/yr
Sunny Days283/yr
Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Population857
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Coordinates17.6361°, -97.8906°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceOaxaca
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation29.3 inches (743 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 857. The city sits at an elevation of 6,296 feet (1,919 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,296 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,296 ft (1,919 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.6 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates17.6361°N, 97.8906°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

599 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 29, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 132 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 121 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 139 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 120 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 96 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 149 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 132 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 138 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 117 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 145 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 88 km
May 8, 2016 3 km WNW of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M5.8 136 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 122 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 150 km
Jun 27, 2016 8 km S of La Reforma, Mexico M5.7 121 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 126 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 142 km
2024 John Category 3 157 km
2023 Otis Category 5 228 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 250 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 296 km
2017 Max Category 1 150 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 126 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 287 km
2010 Karl Category 3 182 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 144 km
1997 Rick Category 2 207 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 143 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 142 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 121 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 133 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 132 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Orizaba, Pico de (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 168 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 173 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 181 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 187 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
August 69°F (20°C) 4.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mureh
Museo Geológico Comunitario de Rosario Nuevo “Ing. Jorge Jiménez Rentería”

Libraries in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Santa María0.0
Biblioteca UTM0.0

Farmers Markets in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Benito Juárez
Mercado Cuautémoc
Mercado Porfirio Díaz
Mercado Zaragoza

Breweries in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Heineken México

Airports Near Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall 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 Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez

What is the population of Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez?

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez has a population of 857 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 11.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez?

Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 283 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.3 inches.

How is the job market in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez?

The job market in Yucuñuti de Benito Juárez is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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