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Chichén-Itzá, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Chichén-Itzá is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 18,000. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,000 Population 65/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population18,000
Density65/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days248/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population18,000
Population Density65 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates20.6667°, -88.5667°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chichén-Itzá

Chichén-Itzá is a small city in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 18,000. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 576 business establishments.

Income: Chichén-Itzá vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)576

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Chichén-Itzá

Chichén-Itzá has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (30.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1369 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 13.4° / 33.4° 72.4
Feb 25°C / 77°F 14.4° / 35.2° 41.0
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 16.2° / 38.1° 33.2
Apr 29.8°C / 86°F 19.1° / 40.2° 39.2
May 30.3°C / 87°F 21.6° / 40.1° 72.4
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 22.6° / 37.4° 231.8
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.2° / 34.4° 151.5
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 23.1° / 33.2° 183.2
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.2° 160.2
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 19.3° / 32.2° 200.2
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 17.2° / 31.4° 120.7
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 14.3° / 32.3° 62.9
Chichén-Itzá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area276.0 sq mi (714.7 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates20.6667°N, 88.5667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.11"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 168 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 38 km
2024 Helene Category 1 248 km
2021 Grace Category 1 128 km
2020 Delta Category 2 100 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 70 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 132 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 209 km
2010 Paula Category 2 267 km
2009 Ida Category 2 279 km
2007 Dean Category 5 197 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 155 km
2005 Emily Category 4 59 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 94 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 182 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 74 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 50 km
1980 Allen Category 5 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.4 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Chichén-Itzá has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Chichén-Itzá

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TBCEY X-Calakoop (Telebachillerato Comunitario de X-Calakoop) - - - -
Centro de Educación Inicial Índigena - - - -
Telesecundaria Enrique Pestalozzi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Chichén-Itzá

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, Yucatán 96.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, YU 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3

Museums in Chichén-Itzá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gran Museo de Chichén Itzá

Libraries in Chichén-Itzá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblíoteca Municipal "Adolfo López Mateos"0.0

Farmers Markets in Chichén-Itzá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanias "Balam" (Handcrafts )
Artesanias "Juquilita" (Handcrafts)
Handcrafts
Handcrafts "Manos Mexicanas"
Handcrafts Oxxo's
Handcrafts Yaax-Ha
Mercado de X-Calakoop
Mercado Municipal de Dzitás
Mercado Municipal de Tinum

Hotels in Chichén-Itzá

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda Chichen & Yaxkin Spa
Hotel Doralba Inn
Hotel Ik-Kil
Hotel Okaan
Hotel Villas Arqueológicas
Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows

Restaurants in Chichén-Itzá

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Tia (traditional and very good)
Oxtun
Pavarotti
Restaurante Kasta Kan
Sac Be Maya

Cafes in Chichén-Itzá

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café y Artesanías

Clinics in Chichén-Itzá

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Ticimul

Breweries in Chichén-Itzá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama
San Francisco
Six el Grande

Airports Near Chichén-Itzá

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Chichen Itzá-Small Airport
Aeródromo de CupulTZMSmall Airport
Chichén Itzá International AirportCZASmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chichén-Itzá

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-ItzaCultural1988

Churches & Religious Organizations in Chichén-Itzá

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Iglesia Cristiana
Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana "Emanuel"
Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana "Rey de Reyes"
Templo Presbiteriano "Peniel"

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Chichén-Itzá

Pre-Hispanic City of Chichen-Itza
Cultural · inscribed 1988
This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centres of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone m...

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 Chichén-Itzá

What is the population of Chichén-Itzá?

Chichén-Itzá has a population of 18,000 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 276.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chichén-Itzá?

Chichén-Itzá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 248 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches.

How is the job market in Chichén-Itzá?

The job market in Chichén-Itzá is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 576 business establishments in the area.

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