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Cerro Gordo, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Cerro Gordo is a small city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 5,460. Elevation: 5,653 ft (1,723 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,460 Population 18/sq mi density
5,653 ft Elevation 1,723 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
20.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo, nicknamed Fat Hill, is a town in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,316 at the 2020 census.

People

Population5,460
Density18/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.6%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain20.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,653 ft (1,723 m)
Population5,460
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation5,653 ft (1,723 m)
Coordinates20.5929°, -101.1268°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation20.4 inches (519 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo is a small city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 5,460. The city sits at an elevation of 5,653 feet (1,723 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 175 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Gordo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)175

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,653 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,653 ft (1,723 m)
Area298.2 sq mi (772.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates20.5929°N, 101.1268°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.02"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 M4.5 148 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 74 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 145 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 53 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 148 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 127 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 95 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 148 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 141 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 109 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 128 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 83 km
May 1, 2018 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 253 km
1996 Boris Category 1 239 km
1993 Gert Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 105 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in

Cerro Gordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cerro Gordo

55 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Mexicana León 102.3 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 90.3 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Imagen radio (Bajío) - 105.9 FM [San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato] music, news MP3 256 kbps
La Poderosa RPL banda, grupera MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Celaya 102.9 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 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
La Q Guanajuato 1590 San Francisco Del Rincón/1290 Salvatierra baladas en español, banda MP3 128 kbps
XHPQ-FM 97.5 "Radio Disney" Leon, GJ dance, leon AAC+ 56 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 101.5, 101.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 90.3, 90.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor León - 99.9 FM - XHSO-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT 99.9, 99.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, GT 99.5, 99.5 fm MP3
La Mejor Celaya - 89.1 FM - XHEFG-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT 89.1, 89.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
La Más Perrona (Tarandacuao) - 1670 AM - XECSCA-AM - Tarandacuao, Guanajuato 1670 am, am MP3
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 101.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] music, news AAC
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Celaya - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, GT 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 93.1, 93.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
Radio Alegría (Moroleón) - 95.7 FM - XHBV-FM - Radio Moroleón - Moroleón, Guanajuato 95.7 fm, entretenimiento MP3 96 kbps
Match León - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 97.5, 97.5 fm AAC+ 56 kbps
Arroba FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
LOS40 León - 93.1 FM - XHERZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 93.1, 93.1 fm MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM León - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, GT 104.1, 104.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
Trión Bajío - 107.1 FM - XHACN-FM - Grupo Fórmula - León, GT 107.1, 107.1 fm MP3
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3
@FM (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
Radio Lobo (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - San José Iturbide, GT 88.3, 88.3 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato 1500 am, 90.7 fm MP3 80 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
Éxitos 98.9 FM hits, música en español e inglés MP3 128 kbps
Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato 100.5 fm, américa MP3
El y Ella 103.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
MIX (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, 2000s AAC+ 48 kbps
Éxtasis Digital (León) - 95.9 FM / 590 AM - XHGTO-FM / XEGTO-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
Radio fórmula (Bajío) - 107.1 FM [León, Guanajuato] music, news AAC
@FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
Radio Universidad de Guanajuato student, variety MP3 96 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
Love FM (Guanajuato) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guanajuato, GT 101.5, 101.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 101.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 103.1, 103.1 fm AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Cerro Gordo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Cerro Gordo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juventino Rosas0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerro Gordo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Mercado Constitución
Mercado La Central
Mercado La Central
Mercado Municipal
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Breweries in Cerro Gordo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Tiendita

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Gordo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Sergio León Chávez
Plaza de toros

Airports Near Cerro Gordo

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña 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 Cerro Gordo

What is the population of Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo has a population of 5,460 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 298.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.4 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Gordo?

The job market in Cerro Gordo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 175 business establishments in the area.

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