El Desengaño, Mexico

Campeche · Mexico

El Desengaño is a small town in Campeche, Mexico with a population of 930. Elevation: 315 ft (96 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

930 Population 304/sq mi density
315 ft Elevation 96 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.7 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population930
Density304/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.7 in/yr
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Population930
Population Density304 / sq mi
Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Coordinates17.8678°, -90.4483°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCampeche
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation54.7 inches (1,389 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Desengaño

El Desengaño is a small town in Mexico (Campeche) with a population of 930. The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet (96 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 54.7 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

El Desengaño 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. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 315 feet.

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)

Geography

Elevation315 ft (96 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density304/sq mi
Coordinates17.8678°N, 90.4483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 7, 2024.

Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 124 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 100 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 104 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 94 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 135 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 128 km
May 14, 1999 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 119 km
Aug 7, 2024 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 105 km
May 20, 2008 15 km ESE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.2 127 km
Mar 31, 2003 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Oct 9, 2009 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.2 102 km
Aug 26, 2013 22 km NE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Mar 25, 2014 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.0 69 km
Apr 13, 1996 10 km E of Cintalapa, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Feb 22, 1991 12 km E of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M3.6 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 200 km
2020 Nana Category 1 257 km
2016 Earl Category 1 172 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 185 km
2011 Nate Category 1 268 km
2010 Richard Category 2 142 km
2007 Dean Category 5 148 km
2002 Isidore Category 1 285 km
2001 Iris Category 4 263 km
2000 Keith Category 3 259 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in

El Desengaño has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (1.2").

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Schools in El Desengaño

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COBACAM-EMSaD Plantel 07 El Desengaño - - - -
Telesecundaria No.75 El Desengaño - - - -
Telesecundaria No.161 San Dimas - - - -
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Airports Near El Desengaño

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
Carmelita AirportCMMSmall Airport
El Naranjo Airport-Small Airport
Escárcega Airport-Small Airport
Paso Caballos AirportPCGSmall 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 El Desengaño

What is the population of El Desengaño?

El Desengaño has a population of 930 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 304 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Desengaño?

El Desengaño 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. Annual rainfall totals 54.7 inches.

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