Arandas, Mexico
Jalisco · Mexico
Arandas is a mid-size city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 59,648. Elevation: 6,736 ft (2,053 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 59,648 |
| Population Density | 10,302 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
| Coordinates | 20.7055°, -102.3451° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Jalisco |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.0 inches (433 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arandas
Arandas is a mid-size city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 59,648. The city sits at an elevation of 6,736 feet (2,053 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Climate in Arandas
Arandas has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is May (24.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 660 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,736 ft (2,053 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.7055°N, 102.3451°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Michoacan-Guanajuato | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 3,860 m (12,664 ft) | 1952 | 114 km |
| Colima | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 2019 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
Arandas has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 57°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in Arandas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Cultural Alte�o | College | - | , |
| Centro De Bachillerato Tecnologico Industrial Y De Servicios No.274 | College | - | , |
| Centro De Estudios Univer Arandas | University | - | , |
| Centro Educativo Regional De Atotonilco | College | - | , |
| Centro Universitario de la Ciénega Sede Atotonilco | College | - | Visit → |
| Centro Universitario De La Cienega Sede Atotonilco | University | - | , |
| Colegio Mexico | University | - | , |
| Colegio Nueva España | College | - | , |
| CONALEP Arandas | College | - | , |
| CONALEP Arandas | College | - | , |
| Emsad Allende | College | - | , |
| Emsad Ayotlan | College | - | , |
| Emsad Betania | College | - | , |
| Escuela Normal Para Educadoras De Arandas | University | - | , |
| Escuela Preparatoria Regional De Arandas | College | - | , |
| Extension La Ribera (Atotonilco) | College | - | , |
| Extension Santa Maria Del Valle (Arandas) | College | - | , |
| Extensionn San Francisco De Asis (Atotonilco) | College | - | , |
| Instituto Tecnologico Superior De Arandas | University | - | , |
| Juan Pablo Ii | College | - | , |
| Modulo Ayotlan (Atotonilco) | College | - | , |
| Modulo Ayotlan (Atotonilco) | College | - | , |
| Modulo Jesus Maria (Arandas) | College | - | , |
| Modulo San Ignacio Cerro Gordo (Arandas) | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Arandas | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Arandas | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional De Atotonilco | College | - | , |
| Preparatoria Regional de Atotonilco | College | - | Visit → |
| Seminario Xaveriano | College | - | , |
Schools in Arandas
45 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuauhtemoc | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro Moreno | - | - | - | - |
| Quincuagesima 1A Legislatura Federal | - | - | - | - |
| Santiago F Xicotencatl | - | - | - | - |
| Venustiano Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Venustiano Carranza | - | - | - | - |
| Vicente Guerrero | - | - | - | - |
| 12 De Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Caracol El | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Cultural Alte�o | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De Los Altos | - | - | - | - |
| Cuauhtemoc | - | - | - | - |
| Nueva España | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 101 | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 101 | - | - | - | - |
| Félix Bañuelos Jiménez | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Medina Ascencio | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Medina Ascencio | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Villa | - | - | - | - |
| La Teja | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Escobedo | - | - | - | - |
| Miguel Hidalgo | - | - | - | - |
| Nueva España | - | - | - | - |
| Ignacio Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| USAER Arandas | - | - | - | - |
| Adolfo Lopez Mateos | - | - | - | - |
| Antonio Valadez Ramirez | - | - | - | - |
| Benito Juarez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Cultural Alte�o | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio De Los Altos | - | - | - | - |
| Cuitláhuac | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Mora | - | - | - | - |
| Francisco Villa | - | - | - | - |
| Ignacio Allende | - | - | - | - |
| C.A.M. Margarita Gomez Palacio | - | - | - | - |
| José González Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| José González Martínez | - | - | - | - |
| La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Leona Vicario | - | - | - | - |
| Leonardo Oliva | - | - | - | - |
| Luis Mendez Garibay | - | - | - | - |
| Manuel Lopez Cotilla | - | - | - | - |
| Ni�os Heroes | - | - | - | - |
| Nombre En Tramite | - | - | - | - |
| Nombre En Tramite | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Arandas
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco | 104.7 fm, cadena rasa | MP3 | |
| ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco | 107.3 fm, américa | MP3 40 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Arandas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Hidalgo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Arandas |
Hotels in Arandas
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arandas
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arandas
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Arandas
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Arandas
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arandas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arandas
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arandas
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arandas
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arandas
3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arandas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arandas
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Tepozán | - | Small Airport |
| El Loreto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport | LOM | Small Airport |
| La Piedad Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Cerritos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Gonzalez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ocotlán Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pajacuaran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tepatitlan Municipal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Zamora Airport | ZMM | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arandas
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parroquia de San Jose Obrero | |
| Parroquia de San José Obrero | |
| Parroquia de San pedro | |
| Parroquia de Santa María de Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia del Santuario | |
| Parroquia La Divina Providencia |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Mexico
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What is the population of Arandas?
Arandas has a population of 59,648 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10,302 people per square mile, spread across 5.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arandas?
Arandas 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 70°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.
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