Zocoteaca de León, Mexico
Oaxaca · Mexico
Zocoteaca de León is a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico with a population of 1,237. Elevation: 1,617 ft (493 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,237 |
| Population Density | 24 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6382°, -98.0028° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Oaxaca |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,210 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Zocoteaca de León
Zocoteaca de León is a small town in Mexico (Oaxaca) with a population of 1,237. The city sits at an elevation of 1,617 feet (493 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,617 ft (493 m) |
| Area | 50.9 sq mi (131.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6382°N, 98.0028°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 55 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1957 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 65 | 118 km |
| 1995 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 3 | 65 km |
| 1950 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 29 km |
| 2012 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 29 km |
| 1928 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 4 | 124 km |
| 1996 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 74 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 142 km |
| 1968 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | - | 18 | 31 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 11.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in |
Zocoteaca de León has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").
Museums in Zocoteaca de León
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Comunitario |
Farmers Markets in Zocoteaca de León
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Artesanal Amuzgos | |||||
| mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca | |||||
| Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca |
Airports Near Zocoteaca de León
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto | - | Small Airport |
| Barranca Honda Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Carrizal Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Laguna Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Cuevas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pinotepa Nacional Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pista del Centro | - | Small Airport |
| San Jacinto Tlacotepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Jose del Progreso Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| San Mateo Yucutindoo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tututepec Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
9 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Zocoteaca de León?
Zocoteaca de León has a population of 1,237 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Zocoteaca de León?
Zocoteaca de León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.
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