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San Marcos, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

San Marcos is a small city in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 13,282. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

13,282 Population 27/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About San Marcos

San Marcos

San Marcos is a town in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
It serves as the municipal seat of the surrounding municipality of San Marcos.

People

Population13,282
Density27/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population13,282
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates16.7977°, -99.3892°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Marcos

San Marcos is a small city in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 13,282. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 425 business establishments.

Income: San Marcos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)425

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in San Marcos

San Marcos has an average annual temperature of 25°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (26.9°C), the coldest is Dec (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1239 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 16.4° / 33.1° 2.7
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 17.1° / 34.4° 2.4
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.9° / 35.6° 1.8
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 18.8° / 36.1° 8.0
May 26.9°C / 80°F 19.4° / 36.7° 38.1
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 34.3° 190.2
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 21.5° / 32.4° 178.5
Aug 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 31.6° 267.6
Sep 24.7°C / 76°F 20.7° / 30.6° 334.1
Oct 24.3°C / 76°F 19.4° / 30.3° 185.9
Nov 24.1°C / 75°F 17.4° / 30.6° 26.8
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.8° / 31.2° 3.3
San Marcos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area484.4 sq mi (1,254.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates16.7977°N, 99.3892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,286 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 128 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 84 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 135 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 72 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 15 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 106 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 103 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 149 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 96 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 98 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 123 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 70 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 143 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 27 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 136 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 61 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 35 km
2024 John Category 3 15 km
2023 Otis Category 5 45 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 257 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 286 km
2021 Rick Category 2 224 km
2017 Max Category 1 30 km
2015 Marty Category 1 291 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 132 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 263 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 162 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 130 km
2006 John Category 4 218 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 292 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 270 km
1998 Lester Category 2 289 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 40 km
1997 Rick Category 2 146 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 298 km
1996 Boris Category 1 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 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 50 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 100 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 20 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 54 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 69 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 45 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 50 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 46 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 84 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 46 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 130 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 128 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 15 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 54 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 131 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

San Marcos has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in San Marcos

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria El cuco
Secundaria General Defensores de la República
Primaria Emperador Cuauhtémoc
Primaria Raymundo Abarca Alarcón
Primaria Vicente Guerrero
Unidad Académica Preparatoria Núm. 21
Primaria Encarnación Villanueva García
Secundaria Técnica Industrial No. 264
Primaria Benito Juárez
Colegio de Bachilleres Plantel No. 10
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Radio Stations near San Marcos

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in San Marcos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in San Marcos

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fonda ade
La Finka

Gas Stations in San Marcos

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex

Banks in San Marcos

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
BBVA Bancomer

Airports Near San Marcos

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Capilla
Iglesia Señor San Marcos

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 San Marcos

What is the population of San Marcos?

San Marcos has a population of 13,282 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 484.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Marcos?

San Marcos 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 82°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in San Marcos?

The job market in San Marcos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 425 business establishments in the area.

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