San José Ayuquila

City in Oaxaca, Mexico

Overview

San José Ayuquila is a picturesque, traditional town set in the highlands of Oaxaca. Known for its welcoming community, agricultural traditions, and scenic mountain landscapes, it offers an authentic taste of rural Mexico far from the tourist crowds.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Mexico
State
Oaxaca
Population
1,512
Time Zone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.94°, -97.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
49
LGBTQ+ Safety
32
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost
$417
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$190
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
20.3°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
936 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.