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Paintla, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Paintla is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,695. Elevation: 4,393 ft (1,339 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,695 Population 13/sq mi density
4,393 ft Elevation 1,339 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,695
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Population1,695
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Coordinates18.5033°, -99.6553°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paintla

Paintla is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,695. The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet (1,339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 54 business establishments.

Income: Paintla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)54

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Paintla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 64°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 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Area134.0 sq mi (347.0 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.5033°N, 99.6553°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.25"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

497 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 123 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 99 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 79 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 145 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 79 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 62 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 91 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 134 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 83 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 150 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 146 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 123 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Mar 6, 2001 7 km E of Las Compuertas, Mexico M5.1 150 km
Jul 19, 2016 4 km NNW of Copanatoyac, Mexico M5.1 148 km
Jul 28, 2007 19 km S of Patambó, Mexico M5.1 135 km
May 8, 1997 9 km S of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico M5.0 127 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 161 km
2024 John Category 3 135 km
2023 Otis Category 5 112 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 296 km
2021 Rick Category 2 257 km
2017 Max Category 1 216 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 259 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 290 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 298 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 167 km
1996 Alma Category 2 295 km
1996 Boris Category 1 219 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 191 km
1984 Odile Category 2 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 145 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 145 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 68 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 85 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 118 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 123 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 130 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
July 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
August 69°F (20°C) 8.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
October 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Paintla has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Paintla

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Paintla

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura (Antigua Estacion Buenavista de Cuéllar)
Museo de arte virreinal
Museo de Santa María de la Asunción
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo William Spratling

Libraries in Paintla

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica Sindical0.0

Farmers Markets in Paintla

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Buenavista de Cuéllar
Mercado Municipal de Teloloapan
Mercado Municipal de Tetipac

Airports Near Paintla

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall 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 Paintla

What is the population of Paintla?

Paintla has a population of 1,695 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 134.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paintla?

Paintla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Paintla?

The job market in Paintla is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 54 business establishments in the area.

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