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Acatempan, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Acatempan is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,391. Elevation: 5,436 ft (1,657 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,391 Population 2/sq mi density
5,436 ft Elevation 1,657 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
40.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,391
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain40.8 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Population1,391
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Coordinates18.3181°, -99.8830°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation40.8 inches (1,037 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acatempan

Acatempan is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,391. The city sits at an elevation of 5,436 feet (1,657 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: Acatempan vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acatempan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,436 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,436 ft (1,657 m)
Area632.4 sq mi (1,637.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.3181°N, 99.8830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

885 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 149 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 140 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 70 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 53 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 118 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 147 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 103 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 142 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 74 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 61 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 127 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 143 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 53 km
Jul 18, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M5.4 139 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Mar 27, 2009 17 km NNE of San Luis San Pedro, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Apr 13, 2007 4 km ENE of Cacalutla, Mexico M5.3 139 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Apr 5, 2013 9 km E of Técpan de Galeana, Mexico M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 149 km
2024 John Category 3 114 km
2023 Otis Category 5 82 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 264 km
2021 Rick Category 2 228 km
2017 Max Category 1 203 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 230 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 292 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 273 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 148 km
1996 Alma Category 2 268 km
1996 Boris Category 1 187 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 183 km
1984 Odile Category 2 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 128 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 147 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 128 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 149 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 131 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 89 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 116 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 126 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 154 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 162 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
July 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in

Acatempan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Acatempan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA INIGUALABLE 91.3 (Amatepec) - 91.3 FM - XHPAMM-FM - Amatepec, Estado de México 91.3 fm, amatepec MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Acatempan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Santa María de la Asunción

Farmers Markets in Acatempan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Cocula, Gro
Mercado Municipal de Teloloapan

Restaurants in Acatempan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Rincón del sazón tradicional en cada platillo

Airports Near Acatempan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Acatempan

What is the population of Acatempan?

Acatempan has a population of 1,391 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 632.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acatempan?

Acatempan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.8 inches.

How is the job market in Acatempan?

The job market in Acatempan is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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