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Río Lagartos, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Río Lagartos is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 2,218. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

2,218 Population 10,082/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Río Lagartos

Río Lagartos is a town in the state of Yucatán, Mexico. The town lies 42 kilometres north of Tizimín. Mérida is approximately 230 kilometres further west.

People

Population2,218
Density10,082/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days280/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,218
Population Density10,082 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates21.5945°, -88.1577°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Lagartos

Río Lagartos is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 2,218. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 71 business establishments.

Income: Río Lagartos vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)71

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Río Lagartos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days280 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density10,082/sq mi
Coordinates21.5945°N, 88.1577°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.16"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 102 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 100 km
2024 Helene Category 1 177 km
2021 Grace Category 1 180 km
2020 Delta Category 2 11 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 114 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 174 km
2020 Laura Category 1 267 km
2017 Nate Category 1 272 km
2010 Paula Category 2 238 km
2009 Ida Category 2 205 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 110 km
2005 Emily Category 4 84 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 272 km
2002 Lili Category 3 244 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 34 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 269 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 177 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 79 km
1980 Allen Category 5 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Río Lagartos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Río Lagartos

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, Yucatán 96.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Candela (Tizimín) - 96.3 FM - XHUP-FM - Cadena RASA - Tizimín, YU 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3

Libraries in Río Lagartos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública0.0

Hotels in Río Lagartos

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Perico Marinero
Hotel el Faro
Hotel Posada Mercy
Hotel Punta Ponto
Hotel Rio Lagartos
Hotel Tabasco Rio
Hotel Villa de Pescadores
Hotelito Río Paraiso
La Placita
Macumba
Maria Eugenia
Posada Anette
Posada El Perico Marinero
Yuum Ha

Restaurants in Río Lagartos

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Deja Vu
El Perico Marinero
El Pulpo Maya
El Rincón de Rio
Else Bandolon
Flomar
La Torreja
Los Negritos
Macumba
Maleconcito
Ría Maya
Rio Lagartos
Villa Pescadores

Dentists in Río Lagartos

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #5028979621

Bus Stations in Río Lagartos

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rio Lagartos Bus Station

Gas Stations in Río Lagartos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near Río Lagartos

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de CupulTZMSmall Airport

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 Río Lagartos

What is the population of Río Lagartos?

Río Lagartos has a population of 2,218 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10,082 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Lagartos?

Río Lagartos 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 82°F in July. The area receives 280 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in Río Lagartos?

The job market in Río Lagartos is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 71 business establishments in the area.

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