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Plan de Ayala, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Plan de Ayala is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,443. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,443 Population 10/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,443
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Sunny Days360/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population1,443
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates14.9838°, -92.4766°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Plan de Ayala

Plan de Ayala is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,443. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 46 business establishments.

Income: Plan de Ayala vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)46

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Plan de Ayala

Plan de Ayala has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 21.8° / 34.9° 6.9
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 22.6° / 35.8° 2.7
Mar 30°C / 86°F 23.5° / 36.5° 19.9
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.6° 61.4
May 29.7°C / 85°F 24.4° / 35° 239.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.8° 334.4
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.3° 270.1
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.2° 313.3
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.5° 426.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.5° 317.5
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 34.3° 83.9
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 34.6° 11.1
Plan de Ayala 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 360 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 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days360 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area140.2 sq mi (363.0 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.9838°N, 92.4766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,793 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 127 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 35 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 112 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 29 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 51 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 57 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 34 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 128 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 101 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 91 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 108 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 57 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 94 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 62 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 115 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 78 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 4 km
Feb 16, 2022 12 km WSW of Nueva Concepción, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 58 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 199 km
1998 Lester Category 1 225 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 287 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 212 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
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 138 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 127 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 43 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 103 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 105 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 145 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 180 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 181 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 12.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 16.1 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
November 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in

Plan de Ayala has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.1") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Plan de Ayala

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Plan de Ayala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Soconusco

Libraries in Plan de Ayala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0

Farmers Markets in Plan de Ayala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
mercado municipal
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
San Juan

Breweries in Plan de Ayala

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Capricornio
Capricornio
Corona de Tapachula
Corona de Tapachula

Stadiums & Teams in Plan de Ayala

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Airports Near Plan de Ayala

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Plan de Ayala

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL 20 DE NOVIEMBRE
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL

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 Plan de Ayala

What is the population of Plan de Ayala?

Plan de Ayala has a population of 1,443 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 140.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plan de Ayala?

Plan de Ayala 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 360 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

How is the job market in Plan de Ayala?

The job market in Plan de Ayala is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 46 business establishments in the area.

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