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Akumal, Mexico

Quintana Roo · Mexico

Akumal is a small town in Quintana Roo, Mexico with a population of 1,310. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,310 Population 90/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.0 in Annual Rain
America / Cancun Timezone

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About Akumal

Akumal

Akumal is a small beachfront tourist resort community in Mexico, 100 km (62 mi) south of Cancún, between the towns of Playa del Carmen and Tulum. It is on Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay on the site of a former coconut plantation in Tulum Municipality in the state of Quintana Roo, and is part of the Riviera Maya area. The 2010 census showed a population of 1,310.

People

Population1,310
Density90/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.0 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,310
Population Density90 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates20.3969°, -87.3144°
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuintana Roo
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.0 inches (1,269 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Akumal

Akumal is a small town in Mexico (Quintana Roo) with a population of 1,310. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Cancun.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 42 business establishments.

Income: Akumal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)42

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Akumal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates20.3969°N, 87.3144°W
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.0"
31% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 12, 2015.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 244 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 14 km
2024 Helene Category 1 140 km
2021 Grace Category 1 33 km
2020 Delta Category 3 62 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 9 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 24 km
2018 Michael Category 2 237 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 180 km
2011 Rina Category 2 210 km
2010 Paula Category 2 138 km
2009 Ida Category 2 167 km
2007 Dean Category 5 193 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 56 km
2005 Emily Category 4 11 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 263 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 179 km
2000 Keith Category 4 278 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 143 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 53 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.0 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in

Akumal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Akumal

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telesecundaria José Vasconcelos
Escuela Primaria Francisco Sarabia
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Radio Stations near Akumal

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Tulum AAC 192 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - CJR Radio - Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo 96.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Akumal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aquarium Beach
Frida Kahlo
Great West Coast Museum
Sfer ik

Libraries in Akumal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "Jacinto Pat"0.0
Hekab Be Biblioteca de Akumal0.0
Il Quinto Cavaliere0.0

Farmers Markets in Akumal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casita de la Musica
Hacienda Tequila
Hand Made Playa del Carmen, Callejón del arte
Le Best
Market & Deli
Maya Del Centro
Plaza La Fiesta
YZA

Hotels in Akumal

36 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
Aquatech Villas de Rosa Resort
ARKAH
Azul Riviera
Camp Akumal
Caribe Villas Maya
Casa Bella
Casa del Sol
Casa Delfin
Casa Jaguar
Condo Playa Blanca
Del Sol Beachfront Condos and Hotel
Grand Oasis Tulum
Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Riviera Resort & Spa
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa
Half Moon Bay Condos
Hotel Grand Sirens Major
Itza
La Bahia
La Cueva at Villa Duendes
La Iguana & La Sirena
La Joya
La Mirage
Luna Azul Condos
Mi Casa del Mar
Nah-Hah
Nikte Condos
Playa Caribe
Que Onda
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
The Reef
Villa Gauguin
Villas Flamingo
Vista del Mar
Yalku Cai

Restaurants in Akumal

32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Akumal Pueblo
Barefoot Grill
Bordeaux
Buffet Akumal
Buffet Tulum
Cineccita
El Gaucho
El Gaucho
El Patio
El Patio
El Rancho
El Último Maya
Himitsu
Ikebana
Imelda's Ecocina
La Buena Vida
La Cueva del Pescador
La Gira Rodizio (Bayou)
La Lunita
Las Barcas
Lol Ha
Loncheria Akumalito
Loncheria Akumalito
Market Cafe
Oceana
Portofino
Que Onda
Relais Gourmand
Seaside Grill
Siam
Taqueria Abuelo Miguel
Turtle Bay Cafe & Bakery

Cafes in Akumal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Jungla

Theatres in Akumal

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Palenque

Clinics in Akumal

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical Center
Medico General
MX #11737947692

Gas Stations in Akumal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #12494738454
MX #12494743528

Gyms in Akumal

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #8703150975
MX #9499386428

Golf Courses in Akumal

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Championship Course

Stadiums & Teams in Akumal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Akumal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cancún International AirportCUNLarge Airport
Cozumel International AirportCZMLarge Airport
Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport TulumTQOLarge Airport
Aeródromo de XcaretSmall Airport
Aeródromo Viento y SolSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval de TulumTUYSmall Airport
Base No. 4 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (General Eduardo Aldasoro Suárez)Small Airport
Capitán Eduardo A. Toledo AirportSmall Airport
Lorenzos AirstripSmall Airport
Playa del Carmen National AirportPCMSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Akumal

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Heilen Med Fisio Sport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akumal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows)

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UFO Sightings
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Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Cancun

🇲🇽 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 Akumal

What is the population of Akumal?

Akumal has a population of 1,310 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 90 people per square mile, spread across 14.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akumal?

Akumal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 245 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.

How is the job market in Akumal?

The job market in Akumal is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 42 business establishments in the area.

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