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Acámbaro, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Acámbaro is a mid-size city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 57,972. Elevation: 6,106 ft (1,861 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

57,972 Population 120/sq mi density
6,106 ft Elevation 1,861 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population57,972
Density120/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Population57,972
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Coordinates20.0309°, -100.7219°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation18.4 inches (467 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acámbaro

Acámbaro is a mid-size city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 57,972. The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet (1,861 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,855 business establishments.

Income: Acámbaro vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)1,855

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Acámbaro

Acámbaro has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is May (21.6°C), the coldest is Jan (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 703 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 2.9° / 25.6° 3.7
Feb 15.7°C / 60°F 3.9° / 29.4° 7.5
Mar 18.5°C / 65°F 6.1° / 31.4° 6.5
Apr 20.3°C / 69°F 8.7° / 32.6° 11.2
May 21.6°C / 71°F 10.2° / 33.3° 29.8
Jun 20.3°C / 69°F 10.4° / 32.8° 107.2
Jul 18.7°C / 66°F 10.8° / 29.6° 168.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 10.6° / 27.8° 163.3
Sep 17.6°C / 64°F 8.1° / 27.5° 131.8
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 6.3° / 27.3° 48.8
Nov 15.5°C / 60°F 4.5° / 26.9° 15.7
Dec 13.9°C / 57°F 4.2° / 25.3° 9.5
Acámbaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,106 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,106 ft (1,861 m)
Area483.0 sq mi (1,251.0 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates20.0309°N, 100.7219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 78 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Oct 10, 2011 10 km NNW of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 13 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 70 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 92 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 145 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 117 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 72 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 73 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 120 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 33 km
Jun 16, 2005 5 km ENE of San Andrés Ocotepec, Mexico M3.7 145 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 72 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 82 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 69 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 64 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 74 km
Jul 15, 2007 0 km ESE of Ejido de Mozoquilpan, Mexico M3.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 263 km
2021 Rick Category 2 230 km
1996 Alma Category 2 287 km
1996 Boris Category 1 214 km
1993 Gert Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 86 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 109 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 144 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 6.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Acámbaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 59°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Acámbaro

Institution Type Founded Website
CBTIS 182 College - ,

Radio Stations near Acámbaro

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
W Radio Morelos 100.1 informativa, noticias MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Acámbaro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Libraries in Acámbaro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Acámbaro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de Querendaro

Hotels in Acámbaro

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Acámbaro Plaza
Hotel Posada Virrey de Mendoza

Monuments in Acámbaro

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Benito Juarez
Maria de las Mariposas

Bus Stations in Acámbaro

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Central de Autobuses de Acámbaro

Gas Stations in Acámbaro

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Combustibles de Acambaro
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Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Shopping Malls in Acámbaro

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bodega Aurrera
Soriana

Stadiums & Teams in Acámbaro

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Airports Near Acámbaro

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Acámbaro

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Francisco
Santo EcceHomo
Santuario de Guadalupe
Templo del Hospital

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UFO Sightings
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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 Acámbaro

What is the population of Acámbaro?

Acámbaro has a population of 57,972 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 483.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acámbaro?

Acámbaro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.4 inches.

How is the job market in Acámbaro?

The job market in Acámbaro is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 1,855 business establishments in the area.

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