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Lerma, Mexico

Campeche · Mexico

Lerma is a small city in Campeche, Mexico with a population of 8,281. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,281 Population 28/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Lerma

Lerma is a town of Campeche Municipality, in the state of Campeche, south-eastern Mexico.

People

Population8,281
Density28/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population8,281
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates19.8040°, -90.6009°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceCampeche
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lerma

Lerma is a small city in Mexico (Campeche) with a population of 8,281. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 265 business establishments.

Income: Lerma vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.6%
56% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)265

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lerma

Lerma has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (30.4°C), the coldest is Jan (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1149 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 17.8° / 29.8° 24.4
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 18.8° / 31.9° 17.7
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.1° 5.4
Apr 29.2°C / 85°F 22.2° / 36.3° 17.0
May 30.4°C / 87°F 23.8° / 37.1° 46.0
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 23.8° / 35.3° 228.6
Jul 29.2°C / 85°F 23.1° / 35.2° 180.9
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.2° / 34.9° 209.9
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 23.4° / 34° 192.7
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 22.3° / 32.7° 163.2
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 19.6° / 30.6° 41.0
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30° 21.9
Lerma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area299.6 sq mi (775.9 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates19.8040°N, 90.6009°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Sep 23, 1997.

Mar 14, 1996 Gulf of America M4.3 150 km
Sep 23, 1997 Gulf of America M4.1 123 km
Mar 18, 1997 Bay of Campeche M3.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 222 km
2024 Beryl Category 1 270 km
2021 Grace Category 1 285 km
2020 Delta Category 1 270 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 295 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 202 km
2011 Nate Category 1 157 km
2010 Karl Category 1 284 km
2007 Dean Category 5 68 km
2005 Emily Category 2 235 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 118 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 31 km
1995 Opal Category 1 222 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 193 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) 0.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in

Lerma has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Lerma

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Cumbres - - - -
COBACAM Plantel 19 Lerma - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 8 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lerma

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

Museums in Lerma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bastion of Solitude
Bastion of Solitude
Casa 6
Fuerte de San Miguel
Maya Architecture Museum
Maya Architecture Museum
Museo Fuerte de San José El Alto
Museo Fuerte de San José El Alto
Museo Palacio
Museo Palacio

Libraries in Lerma

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Seybaplaya0.0
Biblioteca Universitarioa0.0
City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lerma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora
Mercado Campeche
Mercado de Ciudad Concordia
Mercado de Samulá
Mercado Municipal de Seybaplaya
Mercado Pedro Sainz De Baranda
Mercado Pedro Sainz De Baranda

Hotels in Lerma

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campeche Country Club

Restaurants in Lerma

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El Faro del Morro
Kanan Restaurant & Beach Club
La Uva
Loncheria Mary

Monuments in Lerma

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Virgen de Guadalupe
Resurgimiento

Castles in Lerma

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bateria de San Luis
Fuerte de San Miguel
Fuerte San Lorenzo

Gas Stations in Lerma

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Golf Courses in Lerma

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Country Club

Stadiums & Teams in Lerma

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio de Baseball Jose María Morelos y Pavón
Estadio Leandro Dominguez
Estadio Nelson Barrera Romellón

Airports Near Lerma

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ingeniero Alberto Acuña Ongay International AirportCPEMedium Airport
El Cayal 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

Treatment Centers in Lerma

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CREE

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 Lerma

What is the population of Lerma?

Lerma has a population of 8,281 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 299.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lerma?

Lerma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

How is the job market in Lerma?

The job market in Lerma is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 265 business establishments in the area.

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