Arenal del Centro (La Máquina), Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 503. Elevation: 62 ft (19 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 | 503 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.1336°, -100.4594° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,008 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arenal del Centro (La Máquina)
Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 503. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 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 | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 225.5 sq mi (583.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.1336°N, 100.4594°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 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 | - | 92 km |
| 1754 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 4.0 m | - | 139 km |
| 1732 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 70 km |
| 1907 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 8 | 51 km |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 115 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 146 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 4 | 92 km |
| 2021 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 75 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 62 km |
| 1962 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 102 km |
| 2026 | ACAPULCO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 2 | 126 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 56 km |
| 1868 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 21 km |
| 1833 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in |
Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.0").
Airports Near Arenal del Centro (La Máquina)
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Juan N. Álvarez International Airport | ACA | Large Airport |
| Atoyac Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Base Aeronaval Acapulco | - | Small Airport |
| Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González) | - | Small Airport |
| Las Bodas 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 Arenal del Centro (La Máquina)?
Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) has a population of 503 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 225.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arenal del Centro (La Máquina)?
Arenal del Centro (La Máquina) 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 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches.
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