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Tahmek, Mexico

Yucatán · Mexico

Tahmek is a small town in Yucatán, Mexico with a population of 3,493. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,493 Population 1,941/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
22.5 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Tahmek

Tahmek

Tahmek Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Yucatán containing 139.24 km2 of land and located roughly 39 km southeast of the city of Mérida.

People

Population3,493
Density1,941/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain22.5 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,493
Population Density1,941 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates20.8749°, -89.2556°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceYucatán
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation22.5 inches (570 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tahmek

Tahmek is a small town in Mexico (Yucatán) with a population of 3,493. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.5 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 112 business establishments.

Income: Tahmek vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)112

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tahmek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,941/sq mi
Coordinates20.8749°N, 89.2556°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.61"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 117 km
2024 Beryl Category 2 111 km
2021 Grace Category 1 202 km
2020 Delta Category 2 103 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 207 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 144 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 232 km
2007 Dean Category 5 212 km
2005 Emily Category 4 60 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 224 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 21 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 240 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 110 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 54 km
1980 Allen Category 5 193 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
February 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Tahmek has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Tahmek

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Nicasio Barrera Gamboa
TBCEY Tahmek (Telebachillerato Comunitario de Tahmek)
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Radio Stations near Tahmek

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 90.9 fm, banda MP3
103.1 Retro (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
AMOR 100.1 (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
100.1 Amor (Mérida) - 100.1 FM - XHYU-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 100.1 fm, amor MP3 96 kbps
Candela (Mérida) - 95.3 FM - XHMH-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 95.3 fm, cadena rasa MP3
RETRO 103.1 (Mérida) - 103.1 FM - XHPYM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 103.1 fm, américa MP3
KISS FM 97.7 (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
La Mejor Mérida - 90.1 FM - XHQW-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, YU 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
El Heraldo Radio (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Heraldo Media Group - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, cadena rasa MP3
Super Stereo (Mérida) - 105.9 FM - XHFCY-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 105.9, 105.9 fm AAC
RADIO MUNDO 89.3 (Mérida) - 89.3 FM - XHMIA-FM - Mérida, Yucatán 89.3 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 96.9 (Mérida) - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, Yucatán 96.9 fm, américa MP3
EXA FM 99.3 (Mérida) - 99.3 FM - XHMRA-FM - MVS Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 99.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Kiss FM (Mérida) - 97.7 FM - XHGL-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 97.7 fm, adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
LA COMADRE 98.5 (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, Yucatán 98.9 fm, entretenimiento AAC
+Azul Radio (Mérida) - Online - azulradio.org - Mérida, Yucatán américa, azul radio MP3 128 kbps
Mexicanísima (Mérida) - 98.9 FM - XHYW-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Mérida, YU 98.9, 98.9 fm AAC
La Ke Buena Mérida - 90.9 FM - XHMQM-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 90.9, 90.9 fm MP3
La Comadre (Mérida) - 98.5 FM - XHMT-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Mérida, Yucatán 98.5 fm, américa AAC 128 kbps
LOS40 Mérida - 96.9 FM - XHUL-FM - Cadena RASA - Mérida, YU 96.9, 96.9 fm MP3

Museums in Tahmek

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario Itzmal Kauil
Museo de arte creativo
Museo de Artesanías
Museo Felipe Carrillo Puerto

Libraries in Tahmek

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Izamal0.0
biblioteca pública municipal "Mayapán"0.0

Farmers Markets in Tahmek

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Izamal
Mercado de Tixkochoh
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal "Felipe Carillo Puerto"
Mercado municipal « Manuel Romero Ancona »
Mercado municipal de Cacalchén
Mercado municipal de Hoctún
Mercado municipal de Seyé
Mercado municipal de Tecoh
Mercado municipal de Tekantó
Palacio municipal de Tixpéhual

Cafes in Tahmek

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafeteria

Airports Near Tahmek

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International AirportMIDLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Chichen ItzáSmall Airport
Base Nº8 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tahmek

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
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 Tahmek

What is the population of Tahmek?

Tahmek has a population of 3,493 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,941 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tahmek?

Tahmek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.5 inches.

How is the job market in Tahmek?

The job market in Tahmek is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 112 business establishments in the area.

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