Escárcega, Mexico

Campeche · Mexico

Escárcega is a mid-size city in Campeche, Mexico with a population of 31,375. Elevation: 272 ft (83 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

31,375 Population 5,887/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
54.3 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population31,375
Density5,887/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population31,375
Population Density5,887 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates18.6089°, -90.7454°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCampeche
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation54.3 inches (1,378 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Escárcega

Escárcega is a mid-size city in Mexico (Campeche) with a population of 31,375. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.3 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

Climate in Escárcega

Escárcega has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (31.3°C), the coldest is Dec (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.4°C / 76°F 14.2° / 34.5° 48.6
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 15.5° / 37.3° 21.8
Mar 29°C / 84°F 18.1° / 40.4° 28.7
Apr 31.2°C / 88°F 20.8° / 42° 30.4
May 31.3°C / 88°F 22.7° / 41.3° 103.9
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 22.4° / 37.1° 283.2
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 22.6° / 33.2° 187.9
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.2° 198.5
Sep 26.7°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.7° 212.6
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 19.6° / 30.9° 205.8
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 16.7° / 30.7° 108.5
Dec 23.7°C / 75°F 13.8° / 32.6° 62.4
Escárcega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²)
Population Density5,887/sq mi
Coordinates18.6089°N, 90.7454°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.92"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 7, 2024.

Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Aug 7, 2024 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 147 km
Mar 25, 2014 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 258 km
2016 Earl Category 1 237 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 185 km
2011 Nate Category 1 187 km
2010 Richard Category 2 212 km
2010 Karl Category 1 290 km
2007 Dean Category 3 71 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 223 km
1995 Roxanne Category 2 99 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 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in

Escárcega has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.9") and March the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Escárcega

Institution Type Founded Website
escuela superior de ciencias agropecuarias University - ,
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega College - ,

Schools in Escárcega

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
lol bek - - - -
COBACAM Plantel 03 Escárcega - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 2 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Escárcega

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Ke Buena 97.5 FM (US) regional mexican MP3 48 kbps

Museums in Escárcega

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
museo de anatomia

Hotels in Escárcega

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ah Kim Pech
Colonial
Colonial
Escarcega
María Isabel

Restaurants in Escárcega

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comida China
Mi Ranchito
San Fernando

Monuments in Escárcega

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Entrada a la Puerta Maya
obelisco

Veterinaries in Escárcega

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

hospital de pequeñas especies

Train Stations in Escárcega

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Escárcega

Bus Stations in Escárcega

4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ADO Escarcega
Autobuses SUR
Bus Escárcega - Campeche
terminal combis

Gas Stations in Escárcega

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
la gas
MX #10651346651
MX #12494703615
MX #12494726346
Pemex

Banks in Escárcega

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BBVA

Gyms in Escárcega

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #663470529

Airports Near Escárcega

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Candelaria Airport-Small Airport
Escárcega Airport-Small Airport
Escárcega North Airport-Small Airport
Mata Larga 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Escárcega

What is the population of Escárcega?

Escárcega has a population of 31,375 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 5,887 people per square mile, spread across 5.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Escárcega?

Escárcega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 54.3 inches.

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