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Sotuta, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Sotuta is a small city in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 5,548. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,548 Population 3,603/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.7 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Sotuta

Sotuta

Sotuta is a small town and municipality of the Mexican state of Yucatán, and also was the name of a Mayan chiefdom of the northern central Yucatán Peninsula, before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the sixteenth century.

People

Population5,548
Density3,603/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population5,548
Population Density3,603 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates20.5967°, -89.0080°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation43.7 inches (1,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sotuta

Sotuta is a small city in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 5,548. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 178 business establishments.

Income: Sotuta vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)178

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Sotuta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density3,603/sq mi
Coordinates20.5967°N, 89.0080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.7"
15% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 10, 2002.

Jun 10, 2002 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 154 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 85 km
2024 Helene Category 1 293 km
2021 Grace Category 1 167 km
2020 Delta Category 2 125 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 173 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 115 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 200 km
2007 Dean Category 5 188 km
2005 Emily Category 4 79 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 201 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 56 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 200 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 78 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 65 km
1980 Allen Category 5 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in

Sotuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (1.1").

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Farmers Markets in Sotuta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado municipal de Yaxcabá

Airports Near Sotuta

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Chichen Itzá-Small Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana-Small Airport
Chichén Itzá International AirportCZASmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Hopelchen Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sotuta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

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 Sotuta

What is the population of Sotuta?

Sotuta has a population of 5,548 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3,603 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sotuta?

Sotuta 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 81°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.7 inches.

How is the job market in Sotuta?

The job market in Sotuta is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 178 business establishments in the area.

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