Sign In Register

Champotón, Mexico

Campeche · Mexico

Champotón is a mid-size city in Campeche, Mexico with a population of 30,881. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,881 Population 8/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
50.2 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

Discover Champotón, Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population30,881
Density8/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days245/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population30,881
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates19.3475°, -90.7204°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCampeche
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.2 inches (1,274 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Champotón

Champotón is a mid-size city in Mexico (Campeche) with a population of 30,881. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 50.2 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 988 business establishments.

Income: Champotón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)988

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Champotón

Champotón has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Dec (24.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1460 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 17.2° / 32.7° 39.2
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 17.8° / 35.1° 20.7
Mar 28.1°C / 83°F 19.9° / 37.3° 25.2
Apr 30°C / 86°F 22° / 38.6° 26.7
May 30.6°C / 87°F 24.3° / 39° 146.3
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 24.5° / 35.7° 282.1
Jul 28.1°C / 83°F 24.9° / 32.4° 164.5
Aug 28.1°C / 82°F 24.9° / 32.2° 224.4
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.7° / 32.1° 213.9
Oct 27°C / 81°F 22.4° / 31° 182.4
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 20.1° / 30.4° 84.9
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 17.5° / 31.3° 49.7
Champotón 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 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3,921.0 sq mi (10,155.3 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates19.3475°N, 90.7204°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Mar 8, 2016.

Feb 9, 2007 Gulf of America M4.8 143 km
Mar 8, 2016 Gulf of America M4.7 146 km
Jan 23, 2011 72 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.4 146 km
Jan 14, 2000 91 km NNW of Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico M4.3 136 km
Mar 14, 1996 Gulf of America M4.3 136 km
Jul 21, 2001 85 km NNE of Colonia Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Sep 23, 1997 Gulf of America M4.1 115 km
Mar 18, 1997 Bay of Campeche M3.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 269 km
2021 Grace Category 1 294 km
2016 Earl Category 1 290 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 191 km
2011 Nate Category 1 150 km
2010 Richard Category 2 270 km
2010 Karl Category 1 272 km
2007 Dean Category 3 28 km
2005 Emily Category 2 286 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 158 km
1995 Roxanne Category 2 19 km
1995 Opal Category 1 247 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in

Champotón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (0.6").

View full weather details →

Colleges & Universities in Champotón

Institution Type Founded Website
Escuela Preparatoria Estatal Por Cooperación "Champotón" College - ,

Schools in Champotón

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 4 - - - -
Escuela Primaria Miguel Alemán Valdez - - - -
Escuela Secundaria General No. 9 - - - -
COBACAM Plantel 09 Champotón - - - -
Telesecundaria No.160 Villamar - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Champotón

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Retro FM (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 00's, 00s MP3
Bandolera 92.3 FM cumbia, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 100.3 (Campeche) - 100.3 FM - XHMI-FM - NCS (Núcleo Comunicación del Sureste) - Campeche, Campeche 100.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
La Ke Buena Campeche - 102.7 FM - XHAC-FM - NCS (Núcleo Comunicación del Sureste) - Campeche, CM 102.7, 102.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Campeche) - 97.3 FM - XHRAC-FM - NCS (Núcleo Comunicación del Sureste) - Campeche, Campeche 97.3 fm, campeche MP3 128 kbps
Kiss FM (Campeche) - 101.9 FM - XHCAM-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Campeche, Campeche 101.9 fm, américa AAC 96 kbps
Máxima 98.9 FM Ciudad del Carmen campeche, ciudad del carmen AAC 131 kbps
Retro FM (Ciudad del Carmen) - 93.9 FM - XHPMEN-FM - Grupo Radio Carmen / Radiorama - Ciudad del Carmen, Campeche 93.9 fm, campeche MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Campeche - 100.3 FM - XHMI-FM - NCS (Núcleo Comunicación del Sureste) - Campeche, CM 100.3, 100.3 fm MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Champotón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Ramon Brito0.0

Hotels in Champotón

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lua Hotel
Paraíso Beach

Restaurants in Champotón

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Palapa
La Palapa
Las brisas
Los Cocos
Los Cocos
Pelícanos
Restaurante "Potón-Chan"
Restaurante XUXAC
Taquería Cheque’s
Timón

Cafes in Champotón

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cockteleria Cafeteria
Coffee Masters
Italian Coffee Company

Theatres in Champotón

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Teatro de la ciudad

Dentists in Champotón

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #5043084121

Bus Stations in Champotón

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADO Champotón

Gas Stations in Champotón

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #12494673885
MX #12494711736
MX #460369494
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Gyms in Champotón

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #664192035

Airports Near Champotón

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International AirportCPEMedium Airport
El Cayal Airport-Small Airport
Escárcega Airport-Small Airport
Escárcega North Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
La Laguna Airport-Small Airport
Nayarit Airport-Small Airport
Rancho Los Jabines Airport-Small Airport
San Jorge Airport-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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Champotón.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Champotón

What is the population of Champotón?

Champotón has a population of 30,881 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 3,921.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Champotón?

Champotón 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 50.2 inches.

How is the job market in Champotón?

The job market in Champotón is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 988 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare Champotón with another city: