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Motul, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Motul is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 23,240. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,240 Population 4,180/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Motul

Motul

Motul, officially Motul de Carrillo Puerto, is the capital city of the municipality of Motul located in the central coastal region of the Mexican state of Yucatán, at an approximate distance of 45 kilometers northeast of the city of Mérida, the capital of the entity. According to the INEGI census carried out in 2020, the city has just over 26 thousand inhabitants. The city is famous for being the place of origin of Motuleños eggs, a typical traditional dish of Yucatan cuisine. The official name of the city pays tribute to former governor Felipe Carrillo Puerto, originally from Motul, who was an important figure for the state at the beginning of the 20th century for his fight against the exploitation of the Mayan people.

People

Population23,240
Density4,180/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.8%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population23,240
Population Density4,180 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates21.0957°, -89.2833°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Motul

Motul is a small city in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 23,240. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 744 business establishments.

Income: Motul vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)744

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Motul

Motul has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 14.5° / 34.3° 39.7
Feb 25.3°C / 77°F 15.3° / 35.7° 31.4
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 17.2° / 38.8° 19.7
Apr 30°C / 86°F 19.3° / 40.9° 21.0
May 30.6°C / 87°F 22° / 40.4° 81.2
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.1° / 37.9° 262.8
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.8° 135.5
Aug 28°C / 82°F 23.5° / 34.6° 154.0
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.2° / 33.7° 163.2
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 20.1° / 33.4° 170.8
Nov 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 32.3° 70.5
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 15.7° / 33.5° 39.3
Motul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density4,180/sq mi
Coordinates21.0957°N, 89.2833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.30"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 92 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 121 km
2021 Grace Category 1 216 km
2020 Delta Category 2 84 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 220 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 154 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 257 km
2007 Dean Category 5 235 km
2005 Emily Category 4 46 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 227 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 16 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 262 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 134 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 32 km
1980 Allen Category 5 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Motul has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Motul

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Motul University - ,

Schools in Motul

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria Técnica 21 Agustin Franco Villanueva - - - -
CBTIS 80 - - - -
Escuela Primaria Edesio Palma y Palma - - - -
Escuela Secundaria "Juan de Dios Rodríguez Heredia" 31DES0021W - - - -
Escuela Primaria Mario H. Cuevas 31DPR0249G - - - -
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Radio Stations near Motul

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 90.9 fm, banda MP3
103.1 Retro (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 100.1 (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
100.1 Amor (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
Candela (Mérida) - 95.3 FM - XHMH-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 95.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
RETRO 103.1 (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
KISS FM 97.7 (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
La Mejor Mérida - 90.1 FM - XHQW-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, YU 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Super Stereo (Mérida) - 105.9 FM - XHFCY-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 105.9, 105.9 fm AAC
RADIO MUNDO 89.3 (Mérida) - 89.3 FM - XHMIA-FM - Mérida, Yucatán 89.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 96.9 (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Mérida) - 99.3 FM - XHMRA-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 99.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, Yucatán 98.9 fm, entretenimiento AAC
+Azul Radio (Mérida) - Online - azulradio.org - Mérida, Yucatán américa, azul radio MP3 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 98.9, 98.9 fm AAC
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 90.9, 90.9 fm MP3
La Comadre (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3

Museums in Motul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Arte Sacro de Conkal
Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Libraries in Motul

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca pública municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Motul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Tixkochoh
Mercado municipal "Felipe Carillo Puerto"
Mercado municipal « Manuel Romero Ancona »
Mercado municipal de Cacalchén
Mercado municipal de Dzemul
Mercado Municipal De Dzidzantún
Mercado municipal de Hoctún
Mercado municipal de Sinanché
Mercado municipal de Tekantó
Mercado municipal de Telchac Puerto
Mercado municipal de Yobaín
Palacio municipal de Tixpéhual

Restaurants in Motul

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mercado 20 de Noviembre

Bus Stations in Motul

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobuses Noreste
Línea Azul
Línea Roja Motul-Mérida

Gas Stations in Motul

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Motul

Airports Near Motul

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Chichen Itzá-Small Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Motul

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia "San Juan Bautista"

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 Motul

What is the population of Motul?

Motul has a population of 23,240 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,180 people per square mile, spread across 5.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motul?

Motul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches.

How is the job market in Motul?

The job market in Motul is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 744 business establishments in the area.

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