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Cuesta de Peñones, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Cuesta de Peñones is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,219. Elevation: 6,312 ft (1,924 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,219 Population 12/sq mi density
6,312 ft Elevation 1,924 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
20.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,219
Density12/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain20.5 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation6,312 ft (1,924 m)
Population1,219
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation6,312 ft (1,924 m)
Coordinates21.0840°, -100.2367°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation20.5 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cuesta de Peñones

Cuesta de Peñones is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,219. The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet (1,924 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: Cuesta de Peñones vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Cuesta de Peñones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 351 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,312 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above Mexico avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,312 ft (1,924 m)
Area102.9 sq mi (266.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates21.0840°N, 100.2367°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 110 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 137 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 111 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 89 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 118 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 108 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 116 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 58 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 143 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 135 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 143 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 85 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 81 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 272 km
2000 Keith Category 1 294 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 269 km
1993 Gert Category 2 201 km
1990 Diana Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (187 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in

Cuesta de Peñones has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 53°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near Cuesta de Peñones

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 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
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
620 - MP3

Libraries in Cuesta de Peñones

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Cuesta de Peñones

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Nuevo Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Cuesta de Peñones

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Airports Near Cuesta de Peñones

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small 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 Cuesta de Peñones

What is the population of Cuesta de Peñones?

Cuesta de Peñones has a population of 1,219 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 102.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cuesta de Peñones?

Cuesta de Peñones enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.5 inches.

How is the job market in Cuesta de Peñones?

The job market in Cuesta de Peñones is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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