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Celestún, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Celestún is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 6,810. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,810 Population 3,804/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
28.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Celestún

Celestún

Celestún is a town in Yucatán, Mexico. It is located in the northwest corner of the state, just north of the border with the state of Campeche, on the Gulf of Mexico coast at
20°51.5′N 90°24′W.

People

Population6,810
Density3,804/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain28.3 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population6,810
Population Density3,804 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates20.8603°, -90.3974°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation28.3 inches (718 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Celestún

Celestún is a small city in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 6,810. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 218 business establishments.

Income: Celestún vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)218

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Celestún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density3,804/sq mi
Coordinates20.8603°N, 90.3974°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.3"
26% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.35"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.35"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 105 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 229 km
2021 Grace Category 1 293 km
2020 Delta Category 2 157 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 261 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 272 km
2011 Nate Category 1 220 km
2007 Dean Category 5 185 km
2005 Emily Category 2 125 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 88 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 122 km
1995 Opal Category 2 198 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 74 km
1980 Allen Category 5 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
November 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Celestún has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.4") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Celestún

36 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
El viejón (Torreón) - 99.5 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3
Radio Anime Nexus anime, jpop MP3 128 kbps
DIGITAL 106.5 (Saltillo) - 106.5 FM - XHZCN-FM - RCG Media - Saltillo, Coahuila 106.5 fm, coahuila MP3 192 kbps
Wow (Torreón) - 101.1 FM - XHDN-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 101.1 fm, 2000s MP3
XHCDU-FM "Super Estelar 92.9" Ciudad Acuna, CO ciudad acuna, grupera AAC+ 32 kbps
XHTA-FM "Dinamica 94.5" Piedras Negras, CO hiphop, piedras negras AAC+ 32 kbps
FM Globo Ciudad Acuña - 99.7 FM - XHPL-FM - RCG Media - Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila 2000s, 80s en español MP3 64 kbps
XHPNS-FM 107.1 "Amor 107" Piedras Negras, CO mexican pop, piedras negras AAC+ 32 kbps
XHCP-FM "Super Estelar 107.9" Piedras Negras, CO grupera, mexican music AAC+ 32 kbps
La Acerera (Monclova) - 88.1 FM / 560 AM - XHGIK-FM / XEGIK-AM - Grupo Kamar - Monclova, CO 560, 560 am MP3 128 kbps
Capullo - 105.1 FM [Francisco I. Madero, Coahuila] music, news MP3
Kiuu (Torreón) - 91.1 FM - XHTC-FM - GREM (Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran) - Torreón, Coahuila 91.1 fm, coahuila MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Torreón) - 105.9 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news AAC
Radio Universidad (UAdeC) - 104.1 FM [Saltillo, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Piedras Negras - 107.1 FM - XHPNS-FM - Grupo Zócalo - Piedras Negras, CO 107.1, 107.1 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
Kiuu (Torreón) - 91.1 FM - XHTC-FM - GREM (Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran) - Torreón, Coahuila| 91.1 fm, coahuila MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Piedras Negras) - 101.7 FM - XHCPN-FM - Radiorama - Piedras Negras, Coahuila 101.7 fm, @fm MP3
W Radio Torreeón 95.9 FM classic hits, coahuila MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Torreón - 95.5 FM - XHMP-FM - Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran - Torreón, CO 95.5, 95.5 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
La Primera (Saltillo) - 88.9 FM - XHAJ-FM - Grupo Multimedia El Diario de Coahuila - Saltillo, Coahuila 88.9 fm, coahuila AAC+ 32 kbps
Super Estelar (Ciudad Acuña) - 92.9 FM - XHCDU-FM - Grupo Zócalo - Ciudad Acuña, CO 92.9, 92.9 fm AAC+ 32 kbps
La Mejor Ciudad Acuña - 100.7 FM - XHHAC-FM - RCG Media - Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila 100.7 fm, aquí nomás MP3 128 kbps
Kiuu - 91.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
El Viejón (Torreón) - 99.5 FM - XHGZ-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, Coahuila 99.5 fm, américa MP3
KIUU - 91.1 FM - XHTC-FM - GREM (Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayrán) - Torreón, Coahuila 91.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La mejor (Estéreo gallito) - 97.1 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Torreón (Estéreo Gallito) - 97.1 FM - XHPE-FM - Grupo Radio Estéreo Mayran - Torreón, CO 97.1, 97.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (UAdeC) - 89.5 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3 128 kbps
Heraldo radio La Laguna - 104.3 FM [Torreón, Coahuila] music, news MP3
Coahuila radio - online [Saltillo, Coahuila] music, news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Patos - Online [General Cepeda, Coahuila] music, news AAC+ 144 kbps
Digital (Saltillo) - 106.5 FM - XHZCN-FM - RCG Media - Saltillo, Coahuila 106.5 fm, coahuila MP3 192 kbps
Adictivo Radio (Torreón) - 90.3 FM - XHBP-FM - GPS Media - Torreón, CO / Gómez Palacio, DG 90.3, 90.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Piedras Negras - 99.1 FM - XHSL-FM - XH Medios - Piedras Negras, CO 99.1, 99.1 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
Radio Sensacional Digital - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila 93.9 fm, allende MP3 64 kbps
SJ (Saltillo) - 103.3 FM / 930 AM - XHSJ-FM / XESAME-AM - RCG Media - Saltillo, Coahuila 103.3 fm, 930 am MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Celestún

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo a Pedro Infante

Hotels in Celestún

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas Cinco Elementos
Hotel Flamingo Playa
Hotel Gutierrez
Hotel Manglares
Hotel Maria del Carmen
Hotel San Julio
Hotel Sol y Mar
Hotel Xixim Mundo Imperial
Posada Maria Isabel
Villas del mar

Restaurants in Celestún

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Palmar
La Playita
Restaurant Chivirico
Restaurant El Lobo
Restaurant La Boya
Restaurant La Palapa
Restaurant Los Pampanos
Restaurant Nicte-ha
Restaurante
restaurante Ávila
Restaurante Dolphin Gutierrez

Bus Stations in Celestún

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oriente Bus Office

Gas Stations in Celestún

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Celestún

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Santa Rosa de Lima-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Celestún

What is the population of Celestún?

Celestún has a population of 6,810 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,804 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Celestún?

Celestún has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.3 inches.

How is the job market in Celestún?

The job market in Celestún is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 218 business establishments in the area.

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