El Arenal, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Arenal is a small city in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 11,610. Elevation: 4,403 ft (1,342 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

11,610 Population 8,600/sq mi density

4,403 ft Elevation 1,342 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 20°C

28.7 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Arenal

El Arenal is a town and municipality in the state of Jalisco in central-western Mexico. El Arenal is known as the gateway to the so-called "blue agave" region in the Jaliscan Highlands. The municipality has an area of approximately 111.8 square kilometres (43.2 mi2).

People

Population11,610

Density8,600/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)

Rain28.7 in/yr

Sunny Days284/yr

Elevation4,403 ft (1,342 m)

Population	11,610
Population Density	8,600 / sq mi
Elevation	4,403 ft (1,342 m)
Coordinates	20.7763°, -103.6935°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	69°F (20°C)
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation	28.7 inches (728 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Arenal

El Arenal is a small city in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 11,610. The city sits at an elevation of 4,403 feet (1,342 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 372 business establishments.

Income: El Arenal vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.7%
	53% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	372

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in El Arenal

El Arenal has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 988 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	— / —	31.8
Feb	0°C / 32°F	— / —	8.5
Mar	0°C / 32°F	— / —	5.2
Apr	0°C / 32°F	— / —	3.7
May	0°C / 32°F	— / —	15.0
Jun	0°C / 32°F	— / —	182.8
Jul	0°C / 32°F	— / —	231.2
Aug	0°C / 32°F	— / —	257.7
Sep	0°C / 32°F	— / —	168.9
Oct	0°C / 32°F	— / —	62.6
Nov	0°C / 32°F	— / —	14.6
Dec	0°C / 32°F	— / —	5.7

El Arenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,403 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	68.6°F
	27% above Mexico avg
January Average	61°F (16°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,403 ft (1,342 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density	8,600/sq mi
Coordinates	20.7763°N, 103.6935°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"

25% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"

Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Mar 5, 1998	12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico	M4.6	67 km
Apr 16, 2025	5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico	M4.5	148 km
May 11, 2016	3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico	M4.5	20 km
May 30, 2005	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.5	145 km
Oct 28, 1998	4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico	M4.4	139 km
Dec 12, 2001	0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico	M4.2	133 km
May 18, 2012	1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico	M4.2	68 km
Oct 13, 2003	9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico	M4.2	101 km
Jun 5, 2005	2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico	M4.2	148 km
Oct 25, 1992	1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico	M4.2	134 km
Dec 14, 2013	4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.1	148 km
Jul 24, 2000	5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico	M4.1	112 km
May 7, 1998	7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico	M4.1	146 km
Jun 2, 2005	5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico	M4.1	145 km
Jul 8, 2004	4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico	M4.1	104 km
Jul 5, 2015	5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico	M4.1	130 km
Jun 17, 2004	1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico	M3.9	40 km
Mar 14, 2004	8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico	M3.9	89 km
Oct 29, 1998	19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico	M3.9	145 km
Jul 6, 2004	4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico	M3.8	104 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lidia	Category 4	95 km
2023	Beatriz	Category 1	264 km
2022	Roslyn	Category 3	234 km
2021	Rick	Category 2	283 km
2021	Nora	Category 1	179 km
2021	Enrique	Category 1	274 km
2019	Lorena	Category 1	201 km
2015	Patricia	Category 5	80 km
2015	Carlos	Category 1	299 km
2012	Bud	Category 2	282 km
2011	Jova	Category 2	156 km
2011	Beatriz	Category 1	232 km
2009	Andres	Category 1	289 km
2006	John	Category 3	293 km
2006	Lane	Category 2	277 km
2002	Kenna	Category 4	205 km
1998	Madeline	Category 1	292 km
1996	Hernan	Category 1	229 km
1996	Boris	Category 1	279 km
1994	Rosa	Category 2	298 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1932	CENTRAL MEXICO	Earthquake	10.0 m	400	130 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (93 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ceboruco	Stratovolcano	2,280 m (7,480 ft)	1875	93 km
Mascota Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone(s)	2,560 m (8,399 ft)	Unknown	120 km
Colima	Stratovolcano(es)	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	2019	141 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	61°F (16°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
February	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in
March	67°F (20°C)	0.3 in
April	72°F (22°C)	0.0 in	Driest
May	75°F (24°C)	0.9 in
June	75°F (24°C)	5.4 in	Warmest
July	72°F (22°C)	7.3 in	Wettest
August	71°F (22°C)	6.5 in
September	71°F (22°C)	4.6 in
October	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in
November	65°F (18°C)	0.5 in
December	62°F (17°C)	0.3 in

El Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (0.0").

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Schools in El Arenal

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Centro De Atencion Multiple Arenal	—	—	—	—
A�Lvaro Obregon	—	—	—	—
Elias Nandino Vallarta	—	—	—	—
Enrique Rosales	—	—	—	—
Jose Ocampo Hermosillo	—	—	—	—
Lazaro Cardenas Del Rio	—	—	—	—
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla	—	—	—	—
Ni�os Heroes	—	—	—	—
Mixta F 8	—	—	—	—
Mixta F 8	—	—	—	—
Santa Quiteria	—	—	—	—
Escuela secundaria	—	—	—	—
Escuela primaria	—	—	—	—
Escuela secundaria	—	—	—	—
Escuela primaria	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near El Arenal

51 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio Metrópoli – XEAD-AM	entrevistas, news	MP3 64 kbps
MATCH 90.3 (GDL) - 90.3 FM - XHEMIA-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	90.3 fm, acir	AAC+ 56 kbps
92.3 Fiesta Mexicana (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.3 (GDL) - 92.3 FM - XHBIO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA TAPATIA 103.5 (GDL) - 103.5 FM - XHRX-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	103.5 fm, américa	MP3
City Pop Guadalajara	citypop, kpop	MP3
Cumbia - La Musica Que Nos Gusta	cumbia, tropical	AAC
Zona Tres (Guadalajara) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
Retro 107.5 (GDL) - 107.5 FM - XHVOZ-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	107.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
+2ToneRoom Radio (GDL) - Online - www.2toneroom.net - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 97.1 (GDL) - 97.1 FM - XEBA-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
Globo 98.7 (Guadalajara) - 98.7 FM - XHLC-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	98.7 fm, adult contemporary	AAC+ 64 kbps
XEDK -1250 AM	—	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO METRÓPOLI 1150 (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
Internet Public Radio	artist, arts	MP3 256 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 105.9 (GDL) - 105.9 FM - XHQJ-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	105.9 fm, 1970s	MP3
Los 40 (Guadalajara) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 56 kbps
LA COYOTERA 102.3 (GDL) - 102.3 FM - XHSCDQ-FM - Comunica-Acción y Cultura del Occidente de México, A.C. - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
LA Q 820 (GDL) - 820 AM - XEBA-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	820 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
1310 Radio Vital (GDL) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO MUJER 92.7 (GDL) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	92.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
1150 Radio Metrópoli (GDL) - 1150 AM - XEAD-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1150 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
millenium bella musica	classical	AAC+ 128 kbps
KY 94.7 (GDL) - 94.7 FM - XHDK-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Guadalajara, Jalisco	94.7 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
ARROBA FM 88.7 (GDL) - 88.7 FM - XHGDL-FM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	88.7 fm, @fm	MP3
Radio Gallito Guadalajara Jalisco	—	MP3 128 kbps
W DEPORTES 1010 (GDL) - 1010 AM - XEHL-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1010 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR 93.1 (GDL) - 93.1 FM - XHPI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Guadalajara, Jalisco	93.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Mujer 92.7	family, latin	AAC+ 128 kbps
92.3FM Fiesta Méxicana	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 101.1 (GDL) - 101.1 FM - XHMA-FM - MVS Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 95.9 (GDL) - 95.9 FM - XHABCJ-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	95.9 fm, américa	MP3 160 kbps
MAGIA DIGITAL 89.9 (GDL) - 89.9 FM - XHRA-FM - MegaRadio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	89.9 fm, américa	MP3
ZONA TRES 91.5 (GDL) - 91.5 FM - XHGEO-FM - Grupo Promomedios - Guadalajara, Jalisco	91.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
UNIVERSAL Guadalajara - 700 AM - XEDKR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Guadalajara, JC	700, 700 am	AAC+ 32 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (GDL) - 101.5 FM - XHWK-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 580 (GDL) - 580 AM - XEAV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Guadalajara, Jalisco	580 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco	1210 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
LA BUENA ONDA 101.9 (GDL) - 101.9 FM - XEAD-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco	105.5 fm, ameca	MP3
Radio Mujer 92.7 FM (Guadalajara) - 92.7 FM - XHEAAA-FM - Grupo Promomedios Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	—	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO VITAL 1310 (Guadalajara) - 1310 AM - XETIA-AM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1310 am, am	MP3 64 kbps
XEHK 960 (GDL) - 960 AM - XEHK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	960 am, am	MP3
Radio REAL - Radio fuera de la radio	preguntale a gonzalo	MP3 320 kbps
+Somos + Radio (GDL) - Online - www.somosmasradio.com - Somos+Radio - Guadalajara, Jalisco	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 128 kbps
DK 1250 (GDL) - 1250 AM - XEDK-AM - Radiorama de Occidente - Guadalajara, Jalisco	1250 am, am	AAC+ 64 kbps
LOS40 102.7 (GDL) - 102.7 FM - XEHL-FM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	102.7 fm, américa	AAC+ 56 kbps
FORMULA MELÓDICA 97.9 (GDL) - 97.9 FM - XETIA-FM - Grupo Unidifusión - Guadalajara, Jalisco	97.9 fm, américa	MP3 64 kbps
RADIO GALLITO 760 (GDL) - 760 AM - XEZZ-AM - Radiópolis - Guadalajara, Jalisco	760 am, am	AAC+ 56 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco	105.5 fm, ameca	MP3

Museums in El Arenal

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
JOVEM Jorge Vergara Museo
JOVEM Jorge Vergara Museo
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila
Tarántulas de México

Libraries in El Arenal

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca		0.0
Biblioteca infantil.		0.0
Biblioteca La Venta del Astillero		0.0
Biblioteca López Cotilla		0.0
Biblioteca Publica #2		0.0

Farmers Markets in El Arenal

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Fresko La Comer
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Municipal Ciudad Granja
Mercado Municipal Ciudad Granja
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Gas Stations in El Arenal

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Breweries in El Arenal

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Casa Sauza
Wingman
Wingman

Stadiums & Teams in El Arenal

Team	League	Division





Complejo Panamericano de Tenis
Estadio Akron
Estadio de Tenis Metropolitano

Airports Near El Arenal

16 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Guadalajara International Airport	GDL	Large Airport
Amatlan de Jora Airport	—	Small Airport
Apozolco Airport	—	Small Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez Airport	—	Small Airport
Cuautla Airport	—	Small Airport
El Trapiche Airport	—	Small Airport
La Manga Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo Airport	—	Small Airport
Mecatillo Airport	—	Small Airport
Pacana Airport	—	Small Airport
Paco Airport	—	Small Airport
Popota Airstrip	—	Small Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa Airport	—	Small Airport
San Martín de Bolaños Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Vientos de la Vega Airport	—	Small Airport
Zapopan Air Force Base	—	Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Arenal

2 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Clínica Ciudad Granja
Sigue Fisioterapia Efectiva Centro Acuático

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Arenal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia

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 Arenal

What is the population of El Arenal?

El Arenal has a population of 11,610 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 8,600 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Arenal?

El Arenal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Arenal?

The job market in El Arenal is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 372 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Santiaguito 1,321 pop · 2.0 mi Huaxtla 2,039 pop · 3.7 mi Santa Cruz del Astillero 2,541 pop · 3.9 mi Los Ruiseñores 7,493 pop · 4.5 mi Amatitán 11,006 pop · 4.7 mi El Refugio 6,262 pop · 7.8 mi Tala 35,396 pop · 8.6 mi La Primavera 2,310 pop · 9.1 mi La Venta del Astillero 5,649 pop · 10.1 mi Nextipac 4,008 pop · 10.8 mi La Estanzuela 2,199 pop · 11.3 mi Tequila 29,203 pop · 11.8 mi Teuchitlán 3,774 pop · 11.9 mi San Juan de los Arcos 1,665 pop · 12.0 mi

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