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El Mesón, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

El Mesón is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,057. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,057 Population 3/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
87.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,057
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain87.2 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Population1,057
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Coordinates16.8457°, -99.0587°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation87.2 inches (2,216 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Mesón

El Mesón is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,057. The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet (266 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 34 business establishments.

Income: El Mesón vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)34

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Mesón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 87.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area381.7 sq mi (988.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.8457°N, 99.0587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.2"
130% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,462 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 50 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 97 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 126 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 143 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 106 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 38 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 47 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 145 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 73 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 85 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 94 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 71 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 141 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 102 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 118 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 18 km
2024 John Category 3 26 km
2023 Otis Category 5 81 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 292 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 270 km
2021 Rick Category 2 260 km
2017 Max Category 1 23 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 162 km
2013 Raymond Category 1 298 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 129 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 150 km
2006 John Category 4 239 km
2000 Carlotta Category 1 288 km
1998 Lester Category 2 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 17 km
1997 Rick Category 2 147 km
1996 Boris Category 1 161 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 215 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 9 km
1984 Odile Category 2 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 70 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 71 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 16 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 90 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 102 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 39 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 70 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 78 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 50 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 61 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 98 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 97 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m 143 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 27 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake 18 145 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 90 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in

El Mesón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 70°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Mesón

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Universidad de los Pueblos del Sur
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Radio Stations near El Mesón

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ORBITA DIGITAL 106.1 (Juchitán) - 106.1 FM - XHGCY-FM - Guna Caa Yuni Xhiña, A.C. - Juchitán, Oaxaca 106.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Mesón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa
Mercado municipal

Airports Near El Mesón

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Aeródromo Ta Lo De SotoSmall Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National 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 El Mesón

What is the population of El Mesón?

El Mesón has a population of 1,057 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 381.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Mesón?

El Mesón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Mesón?

The job market in El Mesón is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 34 business establishments in the area.

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