Santa Elena Guerrero, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Santa Elena Guerrero is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 776. Elevation: 846 ft (258 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

776 Population 2/sq mi density
846 ft Elevation 258 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population776
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Population776
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Coordinates16.8673°, -99.3346°
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 Santa Elena Guerrero

Santa Elena Guerrero is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 776. The city sits at an elevation of 846 feet (258 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.

Santa Elena Guerrero 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 846 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)

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area484.4 sq mi (1,254.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.8673°N, 99.3346°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 79 km
Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 125 km
Jul 19, 1997 4 km ENE of El Ciruelo, Mexico M6.9 133 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 67 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 17 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 102 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 104 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 121 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 100 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 99 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 98 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 73 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 140 km
Mar 10, 2014 26 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Apr 1, 1991 11 km SW of Corralero, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 22 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 59 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 77 km
May 24, 2014 2 km S of San Sebastián Ixcapa, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 26 km
2024 John Category 3 5 km
2023 Otis Category 5 53 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 263 km
2022 Agatha Category 2 289 km
2021 Rick Category 2 232 km
2017 Max Category 1 33 km
2015 Marty Category 1 297 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 141 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 270 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 158 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 139 km
2006 John Category 4 227 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 279 km
1998 Lester Category 2 297 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 40 km
1997 Rick Category 2 153 km
1996 Boris Category 1 142 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 199 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 36 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 - 47 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 98 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m - 16 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m - 61 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 72 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 48 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 47 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 48 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 79 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 41 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m - 126 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 125 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 5 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake - - 61 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake - - 135 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake - - 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Santa Elena Guerrero has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Santa Elena Guerrero

7 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
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
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 Santa Elena Guerrero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa
Mercado Municipal

Airports Near Santa Elena Guerrero

4 airports within the area.

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

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 Santa Elena Guerrero

What is the population of Santa Elena Guerrero?

Santa Elena Guerrero has a population of 776 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 484.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Elena Guerrero?

Santa Elena Guerrero 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. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

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