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Cuautla, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Cuautla is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,253. Elevation: 5,640 ft (1,719 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1,253 Population 1,292/sq mi density
5,640 ft Elevation 1,719 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cuautla

Cuautla

Cuautla, Jalisco, is a small town and municipality located in the hills of western Mexico. It is situated at an elevation of 5,639 ft. between Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta. The municipality has fewer than 3,000 permanent residents.

People

Population1,253
Density1,292/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Population1,253
Population Density1,292 / sq mi
Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Coordinates20.2014°, -104.4075°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuautla

Cuautla is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,253. The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet (1,719 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: Cuautla vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuautla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,640 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,640 ft (1,719 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,292/sq mi
Coordinates20.2014°N, 104.4075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 129 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 144 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 104 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 147 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 115 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 123 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 119 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 147 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 110 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 129 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 123 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 116 km
Oct 16, 1995 14 km SW of La Central, Mexico M5.0 130 km
Oct 22, 2009 19 km WSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.0 149 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 117 km
Oct 9, 1995 17 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M4.9 137 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 135 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 59 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 214 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 199 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 258 km
2021 Rick Category 2 284 km
2021 Nora Category 1 103 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 179 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 108 km
2018 Willa Category 5 291 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 33 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 223 km
2013 Erick Category 1 207 km
2012 Bud Category 2 185 km
2011 Jova Category 2 63 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 156 km
2009 Andres Category 1 205 km
2006 Lane Category 3 193 km
2006 John Category 3 198 km
2002 Kenna Category 5 189 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 132 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 129 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 107 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 82 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 66 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 64 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 103 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 7.8 in Warmest
July 65°F (19°C) 10.4 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 9.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 8.4 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
November 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in

Cuautla has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 56°F in January to 67°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Cuautla

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Basilisa Robles Casillas
Jose Lara Robles
Judith Michel Fernandez
Pedro Moreno
Tierra Y Libertad
Cuascomata
El Zoquite
Juan Manuel Estrella Del Castillo
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Radio Stations near Cuautla

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3

Hotels in Cuautla

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Cuautla

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega 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 Cuautla

What is the population of Cuautla?

Cuautla has a population of 1,253 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,292 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuautla?

Cuautla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.

How is the job market in Cuautla?

The job market in Cuautla is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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