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Peto, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Peto is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 19,821. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,821 Population 3,812/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
47.1 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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People

Population19,821
Density3,812/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain47.1 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population19,821
Population Density3,812 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates20.1261°, -88.9230°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation47.1 inches (1,195 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peto

Peto is a small city in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 19,821. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.1 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 634 business establishments.

Income: Peto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)634

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Peto

Peto has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (30.2°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1356 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.9°C / 75°F 13.6° / 33.3° 77.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 14.7° / 35.1° 39.7
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 16.9° / 38° 36.7
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 19° / 40.1° 37.4
May 30.2°C / 86°F 22° / 39.7° 79.1
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 22.9° / 36.9° 229.7
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.3° / 33.8° 135.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.4° 164.1
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32° 180.7
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 19.4° / 31.9° 179.8
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 17° / 30.6° 141.4
Dec 23.6°C / 75°F 14.2° / 32° 55.4
Peto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²)
Population Density3,812/sq mi
Coordinates20.1261°N, 88.9230°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.1"
24% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 206 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 99 km
2022 Lisa Category 1 294 km
2021 Grace Category 1 149 km
2020 Delta Category 2 170 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 119 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 159 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 148 km
2011 Rina Category 1 288 km
2007 Dean Category 5 138 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 208 km
2005 Emily Category 4 110 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 73 km
2000 Keith Category 4 266 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 156 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 31 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 111 km
1980 Allen Category 5 254 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Peto has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Peto

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
TBCEY Tixhualatún (Peto) (Telebachillerato Comunitario de Tixhualatún (Peto)) - - - -
Escuela Telesecundaria Manuel Alcala Martin - - - -
TBCEY Progresito (Telebachillerato Comunitario de Progresito) - - - -
TBCEY Papacal (Telebachillerato Comunitario de Papacal) - - - -
Colegio de Bachilleres del Estado de Yucatán Plantel Peto - - - -
Escuela Secundaria Técnica # 14 - - - -
Escuela Telesecundaria Número126 - - - -
Telesecundaria Manuel Antonio Ay - - - -
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Radio Stations near Peto

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 89.3 (José María Morelos) - 89.3 FM -XHCCBP-FM - Cadena Boom FM - José María Morelos, Quintana Roo 89.3 fm, américa MP3 80 kbps

Libraries in Peto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca comunitaria "Prof. Magdalena Ceballos"0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Peto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 8 de Octubre
Mercado municipal de Tzucacab

Hotels in Peto

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D'Rodi y Eve Hotel

Clinics in Peto

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MX #3761039683

Banks in Peto

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Azteca

Airports Near Peto

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de Chichen Itzá-Small Airport
Chichén Itzá International AirportCZASmall Airport

Post Offices in Peto

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Servicio postal mexicano

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peto

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia

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 Peto

What is the population of Peto?

Peto has a population of 19,821 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,812 people per square mile, spread across 5.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peto?

Peto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.1 inches.

How is the job market in Peto?

The job market in Peto is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 634 business establishments in the area.

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