Placeres del Oro, Mexico
Guerrero · Mexico
Placeres del Oro is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,622. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,622 |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2358°, -100.9020° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guerrero |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,071 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Placeres del Oro
Placeres del Oro is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,622. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2358°N, 100.9020°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 5 | 61 km |
| 1985 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | - | 92 km |
| 2014 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 94 km |
| 2013 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 136 km |
| 1981 | MEXICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 126 km |
| 2002 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
| 1933 | MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1845 | S. MEXICO | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo | Caldera | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | -3050 | 147 km |
| Toluca, Nevado de | Stratovolcano | 4,680 m (15,354 ft) | -1350 | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 86°F (30°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in |
Placeres del Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 78°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Placeres del Oro
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTAMIX 91.9 (Ciudad Altamirano) - 91.9 FM - XHSCBP-FM - Altamiradio Comunicaciones, A.C. - Ciudad Altamirano, Guerrero | 91.9 fm, altamix | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Libraries in Placeres del Oro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Placeres del Oro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado del Oro | |||||
| Merza Antonio Castillo |
Breweries in Placeres del Oro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervezas Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma |
Airports Near Placeres del Oro
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport | ZIH | Large Airport |
| El Baztán Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Huetamo Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Barbara Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Placeres del Oro has a population of 1,622 residents and is located in Mexico..
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Placeres del Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.
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