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Santa Elena, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Santa Elena is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 3,456. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,456 Population 726/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
43.0 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Santa Elena

Santa Elena

Santa Elena Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán containing 694.90 km2 of land and is located roughly 95 km south of the city of Mérida.

People

Population3,456
Density726/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain43.0 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population3,456
Population Density726 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates20.3284°, -89.6445°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.0 inches (1,091 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Elena

Santa Elena is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 3,456. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 111 business establishments.

Income: Santa Elena vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)111

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density726/sq mi
Coordinates20.3284°N, 89.6445°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.0"
13% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 166 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 156 km
2021 Grace Category 1 225 km
2020 Delta Category 2 176 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 184 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 235 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 183 km
2011 Nate Category 1 266 km
2007 Dean Category 5 148 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 272 km
2005 Emily Category 4 133 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 6 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 230 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 59 km
1995 Opal Category 1 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 109 km
1980 Allen Category 5 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in

Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Santa Elena

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Santa Elena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Choco-Story
Mayalnd Adventures Vintage Car Museum
Museo de las momias

Hotels in Santa Elena

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El chac Mool
Hacienda Uxmal Plantation & Museum
La Casa del Mago
Nueva Altía
The Flycatcher Inn
The Lodge At Uxmal

Restaurants in Santa Elena

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

El chac Mool
Loncheria La Rosa de Guadeloupe
Restaurant La Central
The Pickled Onion

Gas Stations in Santa Elena

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bardahl

Airports Near Santa Elena

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Santa Rosa de Lima-Small Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana-Small Airport
El Cayal Airport-Small Airport
La Laguna Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Hopelchen Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santa Elena

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Pre-Hispanic Town of UxmalCultural1996

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Santa Elena

Pre-Hispanic Town of Uxmal
Cultural · inscribed 1996
The Mayan town of Uxmal, in Yucatán, was founded c. A.D. 700 and had some 25,000 inhabitants. The layout of the buildings, which date from between 700 and 1000, reveals a knowledge of astronomy. The Pyramid of the Soothsayer, as the Spaniards called it, domina...

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

What is the population of Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a population of 3,456 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 726 people per square mile, spread across 4.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.0 inches.

How is the job market in Santa Elena?

The job market in Santa Elena is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 111 business establishments in the area.

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