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Cerro Prieto, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Cerro Prieto is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 780. Elevation: 5,617 ft (1,712 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

780 Population 3/sq mi density
5,617 ft Elevation 1,712 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
13.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population780
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain13.0 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Population780
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Coordinates20.5175°, -101.3140°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation13.0 inches (330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cerro Prieto

Cerro Prieto is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 780. The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet (1,712 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: Cerro Prieto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cerro Prieto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 71°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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,617 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,617 ft (1,712 m)
Area298.2 sq mi (772.3 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.5175°N, 101.3140°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 77 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 87 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 36 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 142 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 108 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 94 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 150 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 147 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 127 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 142 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 145 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 141 km
May 2, 1992 10 km WNW of Tarandacuao, Mexico M3.2 91 km
May 1, 2018 0 km E of Agostitlán, Mexico M2.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 237 km
1996 Boris Category 1 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 87 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Cerro Prieto has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 60°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Cerro Prieto

30 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
LA PERRONA 92.5 (Irapuato) - 92.5 FM - XHSAG-FM - Grupo El Salmantino - Irapuato, Guanajuato 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
RADIO LOBO 106.3 (Irapuato) - 106.3 FM - XHITO-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 106.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (León) - 90.3 FM - XHML-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, GT 90.3, 90.3 fm MP3 96 kbps
Love FM (León) - 101.5 FM - XHVLO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - León, Guanajuato 101.5, 101.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Irapuato 105.5 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
W RADIO 107.9 (Irapuato) - 107.9 FM - XHWE-FM - Radio Grupo Antonio Contreras - Irapuato, Guanajuato 107.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 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 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama - Celaya, Guanajuato 99.5 fm, @fm MP3
LOS40 Querétaro - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San José Iturbide, GT 90.1, 90.1 fm MP3 128 kbps
@FM (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
El y Ella 103.7 FM baladas en español, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Universidad de Guanajuato student, variety MP3 96 kbps
Radio Activa (Yuriria) - 100.5 FM - XHSCBW-FM - Yuririapundaro 104.7, A.C. - Yuriria, Guanajuato 100.5 fm, américa MP3
Éxitos 98.9 FM hits, música en español e inglés MP3 128 kbps
Arroba FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
Radio Santa Fe (Guanajuato) - 1500 AM - XEFL-AM - Guanajuato, Guanajuato 1500 am, 90.7 fm MP3 80 kbps
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
MIX León - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, GT 103.1, 103.1 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
RADAR 94.3 (Irapuato) - 94.3 FM - XHJTA-FM - Grupo Radar - Irapuato, Guanajuato 94.3 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 93.5 (Irapuato) - 93.5 FM - XHNY-FM - Irapuato, Guanajuato 93.5 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Cerro Prieto

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Galería Bicentenario
Museo Hidalgo
Museo Municipal
Museo Municipal

Libraries in Cerro Prieto

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Lorenia Escárcega0.0
CEDE Pueblo Nuevo0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0
José Pérez Chowell0.0

Farmers Markets in Cerro Prieto

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juárez
Benito Juárez
Central de Abastos de Irapuato
Miguel Hidalgo
Miguel Hidalgo

Breweries in Cerro Prieto

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
La Tiendita

Stadiums & Teams in Cerro Prieto

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Sergio León Chávez
Plaza de toros

Airports Near Cerro Prieto

14 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 El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cerro Prieto

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
CAISES Abasolo
IMSS
ISSSTE

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 Prieto

What is the population of Cerro Prieto?

Cerro Prieto has a population of 780 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 298.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cerro Prieto?

Cerro Prieto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cerro Prieto?

The job market in Cerro Prieto is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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