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Atoyac de Álvarez, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Atoyac de Álvarez is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 21,407. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

21,407 Population 33/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Atoyac de Álvarez

Atoyac de Álvarez is a city and seat of the municipality of Atoyac de Álvarez, in the state of Guerrero, southern Mexico. It was affected by Hurricane Manuel in 2013.

People

Population21,407
Density33/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population21,407
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates17.2067°, -100.4331°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atoyac de Álvarez

Atoyac de Álvarez is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 21,407. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 685 business establishments.

Income: Atoyac de Álvarez vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)685

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Atoyac de Álvarez

Atoyac de Álvarez has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1540 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.5° 2.8
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 22.9° / 31.4° 1.9
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 22.9° / 31.8° 3.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 32.6° 23.0
May 27.8°C / 82°F 24° / 33.3° 60.1
Jun 27.7°C / 82°F 24.9° / 32.5° 296.2
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 197.8
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 25.1° / 31.9° 352.5
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 25.2° / 31° 360.2
Oct 27.3°C / 81°F 25° / 30.7° 214.9
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31° 24.5
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 23.5° / 31° 2.7
Atoyac de Álvarez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area648.4 sq mi (1,679.2 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates17.2067°N, 100.4331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,635 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 61 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 52 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 71 km
Dec 10, 1994 22 km SW of Guayameo, Mexico M6.5 144 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 33 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 107 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 106 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 127 km
Jan 1, 2004 6 km SW of Petatlán, Mexico M6.1 98 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 30 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 40 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 27 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 50 km
Apr 18, 2002 24 km WSW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.9 87 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 76 km
Jul 25, 1991 61 km SW of Papanoa, Mexico M5.8 108 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 107 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Jan 1, 2004 13 km SSW of Petatlán, Mexico M5.7 97 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 121 km
2024 John Category 3 68 km
2023 Otis Category 5 35 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 152 km
2021 Rick Category 2 132 km
2017 Max Category 1 93 km
2015 Marty Category 1 194 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 94 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 177 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 281 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 140 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 264 km
2009 Andres Category 1 254 km
2006 John Category 4 190 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 291 km
2000 Carlotta Category 3 291 km
1997 Rick Category 2 223 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 81 km
1996 Alma Category 2 226 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 201 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 89 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 139 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 73 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 51 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 112 km
1985 MEXICO Earthquake 1.2 m 145 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 89 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 75 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 61 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 99 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 125 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 52 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 55 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 73 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 29 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
September 78°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

Atoyac de Álvarez has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Atoyac de Álvarez

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Urbana Federal Juan Escutia
CBTIS 216
Escuela Primaria Lázaro Cárdenas
Refugio Temporal Universidad Autónoma de Guerrero Preparatoria Número 22
Escuela Primaria Venustiano Carranza
Escuela Primaria Herminia L. Gómez
Escuela Primaria Venustiano Carranza
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Airports Near Atoyac de Álvarez

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Las Bodas AirportSmall 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 Atoyac de Álvarez

What is the population of Atoyac de Álvarez?

Atoyac de Álvarez has a population of 21,407 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 648.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atoyac de Álvarez?

Atoyac de Álvarez has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

How is the job market in Atoyac de Álvarez?

The job market in Atoyac de Álvarez is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 685 business establishments in the area.

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