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Ometepec, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Ometepec is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 24,120. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,120 Population 103/sq mi density
1,096 ft Elevation 334 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ometepec

Ometepec is a city and the seat of the municipality of Ometepec, in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.

People

Population24,120
Density103/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Population24,120
Population Density103 / sq mi
Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Coordinates16.6901°, -98.4080°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ometepec

Ometepec is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 24,120. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 772 business establishments.

Income: Ometepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)772

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ometepec

Ometepec has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1332 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 18.5° / 34.6° 3.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 19.3° / 35.6° 1.5
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 20.2° / 36.3° 1.7
Apr 28°C / 82°F 20.7° / 36.9° 11.4
May 28.5°C / 83°F 22° / 37.2° 63.3
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 22.1° / 35° 219.9
Jul 26.9°C / 80°F 22.3° / 34.1° 204.9
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.9° 255.0
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 32.4° 359.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.1° 174.1
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 18.9° / 32.8° 32.9
Dec 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 33.9° 4.3
Ometepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°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 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area234.7 sq mi (607.9 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates16.6901°N, 98.4080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,710 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 21, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 29 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 22 km
Feb 16, 2018 4 km S of Pinotepa de Don Luis, Mexico M7.2 57 km
Feb 25, 1996 24 km SSW of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M7.1 87 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 45 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 34 km
Jun 30, 2010 2 km ESE of San Agustín Chayuco, Mexico M6.3 74 km
Feb 25, 1996 7 km SE of Santa María Chico Ometepec, Mexico M6.2 81 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 118 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 2 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 2 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 34 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 51 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 80 km
Jun 14, 2004 0 km W of Santa Catarina Mechoacán, Mexico M5.9 72 km
Feb 19, 2018 4 km SSE of Santiago Tetepec, Mexico M5.9 85 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 73 km
Feb 17, 2018 8 km SE of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.8 83 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 117 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 32 km
2024 John Category 3 53 km
2023 Otis Category 5 148 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 210 km
2017 Max Category 1 52 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 215 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 58 km
2011 Hilary Category 3 170 km
2010 Karl Category 3 299 km
2006 John Category 3 262 km
1998 Lester Category 2 262 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 34 km
1997 Rick Category 2 112 km
1996 Boris Category 1 211 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 257 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 67 km
1984 Odile Category 2 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 - 139 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 23 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m - 85 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 77 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 139 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 149 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 22 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 129 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m - 31 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 29 km
1996 MEXICO Earthquake 0.1 m - 87 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 98 km
1968 ACAPULCO Earthquake - 18 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 12.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 12.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 14.8 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Ometepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Ometepec

Institution Type Founded Website
Bachilleratos 008 Zacoalpan Gro College - Visit →
Escuela Comunitaria Indígena Arroyo Zapote College - ,
UBBJ Sede Xochistlahuaca University - Visit →
Unidad Academica Preparatoria Popular De Cozoyoapan College - Visit →

Schools in Ometepec

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Preparatoria 5 UAGro - - - -
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de la Costa Chica - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ometepec

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

Museums in Ometepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario

Farmers Markets in Ometepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Gastronomico
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Xochistlahuaca
Mercado Municipal de Xoxhistlahuaca
Mercado Provicional de Xochistlahuca

Gas Stations in Ometepec

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Banks in Ometepec

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Bancomer
Santander

Airports Near Ometepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo Ta Lo De Soto-Small Airport
Cpa. Roberto Yáñez Cruz Airport-Small Airport
Pinotepa Nacional Airport-Small Airport
San Jose del Progreso Airport.-Small 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 Ometepec

What is the population of Ometepec?

Ometepec has a population of 24,120 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 103 people per square mile, spread across 234.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ometepec?

Ometepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

How is the job market in Ometepec?

The job market in Ometepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 772 business establishments in the area.

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