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Ahualulco de Mercado, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Ahualulco de Mercado is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 15,512. Elevation: 4,347 ft (1,325 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,512 Population 6,686/sq mi density
4,347 ft Elevation 1,325 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
33.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Ahualulco de Mercado

Ahualulco de Mercado

Ahualulco de Mercado is a city and municipality, in Jalisco in central-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 274 km2.

People

Population15,512
Density6,686/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain33.2 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Population15,512
Population Density6,686 / sq mi
Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Coordinates20.7014°, -103.9746°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation33.2 inches (843 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ahualulco de Mercado

Ahualulco de Mercado is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 15,512. The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet (1,325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 496 business establishments.

Income: Ahualulco de Mercado vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)496

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Ahualulco de Mercado

Ahualulco de Mercado has an average annual temperature of 20.8°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.9°C), the coldest is Jan (17°C). Average annual precipitation is 799 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17°C / 63°F 4.7° / 28.6° 9.2
Feb 18.5°C / 65°F 6.7° / 32.2° 10.8
Mar 21.3°C / 70°F 9.8° / 34.5° 0.4
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 11.4° / 36.5° 2.5
May 24.9°C / 77°F 13° / 37° 18.6
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 15.4° / 37.2° 114.4
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.8° / 30.6° 241.9
Aug 21°C / 70°F 15.2° / 28.5° 192.4
Sep 20.9°C / 70°F 13.4° / 28.8° 126.6
Oct 20°C / 68°F 10.8° / 28.8° 62.7
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 8.7° / 29.1° 10.2
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 6° / 28.4° 9.3
Ahualulco de Mercado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,347 ft (1,325 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density6,686/sq mi
Coordinates20.7014°N, 103.9746°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 148 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 37 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 50 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 140 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 149 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 126 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 81 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 146 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 122 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 136 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 142 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 141 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 65 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 258 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 215 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 288 km
2021 Rick Category 2 292 km
2021 Nora Category 1 149 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 244 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 178 km
2018 Willa Category 3 290 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 50 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 284 km
2013 Erick Category 1 278 km
2012 Bud Category 2 256 km
2011 Jova Category 2 126 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 216 km
2009 Andres Category 1 270 km
2006 John Category 3 263 km
2006 Lane Category 2 246 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 185 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 120 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 73 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 90 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 71°F (22°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in

Ahualulco de Mercado has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Ahualulco de Mercado

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ni�os Heroes
Jose Ma Mercado
Jose Ma Mercado
Cuauhtémoc
Colegio Ahualulco De Mercado
5 De Mayo
Valentin Gomez Farias
Resurgimiento
Patria
Aurora Romero Villalaz
Luis Manuel Rojas Arriola
Leonardo Oliva
José María Morelos Y Pavón
Jose Ma Mercado
Jose Ma Mercado
Benito Juarez
Juan Jose De Zea
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Radio Stations near Ahualulco de Mercado

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Ahualulco de Mercado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Libraries in Ahualulco de Mercado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in Ahualulco de Mercado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán

Restaurants in Ahualulco de Mercado

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Pizzas El Santuario
California Pizza Compnay
La Casa de Ahualulco
Pizzería Gavilanes
Restaurant Bar Hot Wings
Restaurante Comida China 'Paco's'
Saladelish Salads
Tacos Gera
Tortas Ahogadas Choques
Yogur JAK

Cafes in Ahualulco de Mercado

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wirikuta Café

Gas Stations in Ahualulco de Mercado

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Banks in Ahualulco de Mercado

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
BBVA

Shopping Malls in Ahualulco de Mercado

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Power Center Ahualulco

Breweries in Ahualulco de Mercado

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in Ahualulco de Mercado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ahualulco de Mercado

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ahualulco de Mercado

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquía San Francisco de Asís
Santuario a la virgen de Guadalupe

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 Ahualulco de Mercado

What is the population of Ahualulco de Mercado?

Ahualulco de Mercado has a population of 15,512 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,686 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ahualulco de Mercado?

Ahualulco de Mercado enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches.

How is the job market in Ahualulco de Mercado?

The job market in Ahualulco de Mercado is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 496 business establishments in the area.

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