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Xochihuehuetlán, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Xochihuehuetlán is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 4,859. Elevation: 3,415 ft (1,041 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,859 Population 36/sq mi density
3,415 ft Elevation 1,041 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
33.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Xochihuehuetlán

Xochihuehuetlán is a city and seat of the municipality of Xochihuehuetlán, in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero.

People

Population4,859
Density36/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain33.9 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Population4,859
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Coordinates17.9062°, -98.4882°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation33.9 inches (860 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Xochihuehuetlán

Xochihuehuetlán is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 4,859. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet (1,041 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 155 business establishments.

Income: Xochihuehuetlán vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)155

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Xochihuehuetlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Mexico avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,415 ft (1,041 m)
Area136.2 sq mi (352.7 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates17.9062°N, 98.4882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

479 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M5.6 on Mar 15, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 126 km
Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 72 km
Jun 15, 1999 1 km SE of Texcala, Mexico M7.0 123 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 130 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 135 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 137 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 72 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 141 km
Feb 23, 1994 12 km W of San Juan de los Cues, Mexico M5.8 139 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 81 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 146 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 126 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 23 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico M5.6 129 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 14 km
Aug 13, 2013 4 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M5.3 139 km
May 6, 1994 7 km NE of San Vicente Boquerón, Mexico M5.3 70 km
Mar 13, 1996 12 km SE of Coacoyulichán, Mexico M5.2 140 km
Aug 5, 1993 5 km N of San Martín Peras, Mexico M5.2 62 km
May 21, 2018 3 km NNE of Iliatenco, Mexico M5.2 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 124 km
2024 John Category 3 141 km
2023 Otis Category 5 188 km
2017 Max Category 1 141 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 286 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 168 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 282 km
2010 Karl Category 3 210 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 145 km
1997 Rick Category 2 247 km
1996 Boris Category 1 285 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 124 km
1984 Odile Category 2 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 142 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 144 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 142 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 126 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 133 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Popocatepetl (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 125 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 143 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 147 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 158 km
Orizaba, Pico de Stratovolcano 5,564 m (18,255 ft) 1846 179 km
Serdan-Oriental Tuff cone(s) 3,485 m (11,434 ft) Unknown 186 km
Cumbres, Las Stratovolcano 3,940 m (12,927 ft) -3920 189 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 74°F (24°C) 6.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest

Xochihuehuetlán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and December the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Xochihuehuetlán

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Primaria Gregorio Torres Quintero
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Radio Stations near Xochihuehuetlán

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor 90.7 (US) regional mexican MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor 97.7 MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Xochihuehuetlán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Mixtecayotl

Gas Stations in Xochihuehuetlán

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #2070645036

Airports Near Xochihuehuetlán

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo HuajuapanSmall Airport
Aeródromo Santa CruzSmall Airport
Tenango AirportSmall 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 Xochihuehuetlán

What is the population of Xochihuehuetlán?

Xochihuehuetlán has a population of 4,859 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 136.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Xochihuehuetlán?

Xochihuehuetlán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.9 inches.

How is the job market in Xochihuehuetlán?

The job market in Xochihuehuetlán is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 155 business establishments in the area.

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