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El Arco, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Arco is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,826. Elevation: 5,951 ft (1,814 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,826 Population 10/sq mi density
5,951 ft Elevation 1,814 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
51.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Arco

The El Arco mine is a planned large copper mine located in the north-west of Mexico in Baja California. El Arco represents one of the largest copper reserve in Mexico and in the world having estimated reserves of 1.5 billion tonnes of ore grading 0.41% copper. As of 2021, the mine is planned to produce 190,000 tons of copper a year starting in 2027.

People

Population1,826
Density10/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain51.8 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Population1,826
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Coordinates19.2253°, -100.1317°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation51.8 inches (1,315 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Arco

El Arco is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,826. The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet (1,814 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 58 business establishments.

Income: El Arco vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)58

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Arco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,951 ft (1,814 m)
Area190.3 sq mi (492.9 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates19.2253°N, 100.1317°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.19"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 125 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 101 km
Apr 20, 1998 17 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M6.0 137 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 148 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 119 km
Apr 29, 2008 19 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.3 119 km
Jun 2, 2011 24 km N of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.3 138 km
Dec 20, 1995 15 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.3 122 km
Jul 21, 2003 14 km W of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M5.2 117 km
Feb 20, 2006 15 km SE of Patambó, Mexico M5.2 137 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 114 km
Jul 16, 2023 3 km W of Paso de Arena, Mexico M5.1 129 km
Sep 21, 2002 11 km ENE of Aratichanguío, Mexico M5.0 142 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 131 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 118 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 133 km
Mar 22, 2019 10 km SSE of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.9 125 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 95 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Nov 17, 1991 21 km NW of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 2 252 km
2024 John Category 3 217 km
2023 Otis Category 5 171 km
2021 Rick Category 2 238 km
2021 Grace Category 1 291 km
1997 Pauline Category 1 252 km
1996 Alma Category 2 275 km
1996 Boris Category 1 218 km
1993 Gert Category 2 283 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 285 km
1984 Odile Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 23 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 41 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 106 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 151 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 157 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 160 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in
July 60°F (15°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 60°F (15°C) 8.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 7.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.0 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.5 in

El Arco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 52°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near El Arco

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ESENCIA RADIO 107.1 (Zitácuaro) - 107.1 FM - XHETA-FM - Grupo Radio Zitácuaro - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 107.1 fm, américa MP3
FANTASÍA W RADIO 89.1 - 89.1 FM - XHZTM-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 89.1 fm, concesión social MP3 128 kbps
Lokura FM (Ixtapan de la Sal) - 99.5 FM - XHXI-FM - Capital Media - Ixtapan de la Sal, Estado de México 99.5 fm, capital media AAC+ 32 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Valle de Bravo) - 104.5 FM - XHVAL-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Valle de Bravo, EM 104.5, 104.5 fm MP3 96 kbps
W RADIO 102.9 (Toluca) - 102.9 FM - XHTOL-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Toluca, Estado de México 102.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps

Museums in El Arco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Casona de la Estación
Museo de Arqueología
Museo Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza

Libraries in El Arco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Digital de Amanalco0.0
Biblioteca Pública Joaquin Arcadio Pagaza0.0
Espacio Odisea0.0

Farmers Markets in El Arco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Benito Juarez
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado de la Central
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Poetas
mercado revolucion
Mercado Solidaridad
Plaza Juárez
Tienda Comunitaria

Hotels in El Arco

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabañas del Lago
El Santuario
Hotel Brisas del Lago
Hotel EL Arco

Monuments in El Arco

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Arco
San Francisco

Gas Stations in El Arco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Arco
Pemex
Pemex

Breweries in El Arco

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
antro UP
Bar de siempre
Chinos Bar
El Centavito
El chuponcito
Makaá
micheladas UP
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Modelorama
Winners

Stadiums & Teams in El Arco

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Arco

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Huetamo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Arco

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral CRI

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 El Arco

What is the population of El Arco?

El Arco has a population of 1,826 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 190.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Arco?

El Arco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Arco?

The job market in El Arco is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 58 business establishments in the area.

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