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Cerro Gordo, Mexico

Querétaro · Mexico

Cerro Gordo is a small town in Querétaro, Mexico with a population of 1,987. Elevation: 6,713 ft (2,046 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,987 Population 1,929/sq mi density
6,713 ft Elevation 2,046 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 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

Population1,987
Density1,929/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation6,713 ft (2,046 m)
Population1,987
Population Density1,929 / sq mi
Elevation6,713 ft (2,046 m)
Coordinates20.3734°, -99.9141°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceQuerétaro
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Gordo

Cerro Gordo is a small town in Mexico (Querétaro) with a population of 1,987. The city sits at an elevation of 6,713 feet (2,046 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Gordo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,713 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,713 ft (2,046 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,929/sq mi
Coordinates20.3734°N, 99.9141°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 105 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 75 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 139 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 115 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 114 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 74 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 92 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 93 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 147 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 147 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 130 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 111 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 116 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 300 km
2021 Grace Category 3 231 km
2017 Katia Category 1 294 km
2007 Dean Category 1 273 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 2 186 km
1990 Diana Category 1 268 km
1988 Debby Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 114 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 142 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 166 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 174 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 58°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Cerro Gordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cerro Gordo

19 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Cerro Gordo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muerte
Museo de la Muñeca Artesanal
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in Cerro Gordo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerro Gordo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado de Artesanías Tequesquicalli
Mercado Municipal
Reforma

Hotels in Cerro Gordo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El paso

Gas Stations in Cerro Gordo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GOCALVI E14132
MX #550919029

Gyms in Cerro Gordo

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #550919028

Airports Near Cerro Gordo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cerro Gordo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Cristiana

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 1,987 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,929 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Gordo?

Cerro Gordo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Gordo?

The job market in Cerro Gordo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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