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Atotonilco el Alto, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Atotonilco el Alto is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 26,874. Elevation: 5,262 ft (1,604 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

26,874 Population 10,707/sq mi density
5,262 ft Elevation 1,604 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population26,874
Density10,707/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Population26,874
Population Density10,707 / sq mi
Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Coordinates20.5508°, -102.5082°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Atotonilco el Alto

Atotonilco el Alto is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 26,874. The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet (1,604 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.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 860 business establishments.

Income: Atotonilco el Alto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)860

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Atotonilco el Alto

Atotonilco el Alto 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 4.3° / 28° 2.2
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 5.6° / 31.6° 6.8
Mar 21°C / 70°F 8.9° / 33.8° 1.6
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 11° / 35.4° 4.9
May 24.7°C / 76°F 13.5° / 36.4° 24.9
Jun 24°C / 75°F 14.2° / 36.2° 95.5
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 13.7° / 32° 179.1
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 13.2° / 29.9° 172.1
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 11.1° / 29.2° 109.8
Oct 19.5°C / 67°F 9.8° / 29.5° 42.7
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 7.5° / 29.3° 11.4
Dec 16.4°C / 61°F 5° / 27.7° 9.6
Atotonilco el Alto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,262 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,262 ft (1,604 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density10,707/sq mi
Coordinates20.5508°N, 102.5082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 117 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 129 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 97 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 108 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 57 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 31 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 107 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 116 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 98 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 129 km
Apr 28, 2008 17 km E of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M3.9 134 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 112 km
Sep 13, 2004 17 km N of Tazumbo, Mexico M3.9 123 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 92 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 218 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 270 km
2021 Rick Category 2 218 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 277 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 197 km
2011 Jova Category 2 265 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 277 km
1996 Alma Category 2 284 km
1996 Boris Category 1 208 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 270 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 290 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 232 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 250 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 287 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (111 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 111 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 9.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 7.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Atotonilco el Alto has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Atotonilco el Alto

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Miguel Ángel De Quevedo
Instituto de Ciencias Pascual Rojas
Secundaria Federal No. 25
México
Ma Guadalupe Escoto Maga�a
Ma Guadalupe Escoto Maga�a
Cristobal Colon
Centro Educativo Regional De Atotonilco
Victor Gonza�Lez Orozco
Victor Gonza�Lez Orozco
Vicente Guerrero
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Miguel Ángel De Quevedo
C A M Atl-Teculli-Ko
México
Manuel Avila Camacho
Manuel Avila Camacho
Lorenzo Valle Valle
Lorenzo Valle Valle
Juan Gil Preciado
Juan Gil Preciado
Francisco Gonza�Lez Bocanegra
Cristobal Colon
Benito Juarez
A�Lvaro Obregon
USAER Atotonilco
USAER Atotonilco 2
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Radio Stations near Atotonilco el Alto

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

Libraries in Atotonilco el Alto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Atotonilco el Alto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Mercadito
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal de Arandas

Hotels in Atotonilco el Alto

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Estrella

Restaurants in Atotonilco el Alto

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Chile Wings
Panini & Salads

Theme Parks in Atotonilco el Alto

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Explanada de la Feria del Vergel

Train Stations in Atotonilco el Alto

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Atotonilco el Alto

Bus Stations in Atotonilco el Alto

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PrimeraPlus

Gas Stations in Atotonilco el Alto

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #978063698
Oxxo Gas
PEMEX

Banks in Atotonilco el Alto

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Azteca
Banorte
Banorte
BBVA
Caja Popular Mexicana
HSBC
Santander

Shopping Malls in Atotonilco el Alto

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Comercial del Valle

Stadiums & Teams in Atotonilco el Alto

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Airports Near Atotonilco el Alto

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Atotonilco el Alto

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Cristo Rey
Capilla del Calvario
Casa Madre
La Virgen del Callejoncillo
Parroquia de San Felipe de Jesús
Parroquia de San Miguel Árcangel
Parroquia María Auxiliadora
Templo de San Cayetano

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 Atotonilco el Alto

What is the population of Atotonilco el Alto?

Atotonilco el Alto has a population of 26,874 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10,707 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Atotonilco el Alto?

Atotonilco el Alto 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. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Atotonilco el Alto?

The job market in Atotonilco el Alto is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 860 business establishments in the area.

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