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El Canario, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Canario is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,157. Elevation: 6,148 ft (1,874 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,157 Population 3/sq mi density
6,148 ft Elevation 1,874 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,157
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain27.3 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Population1,157
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Coordinates20.1569°, -101.3356°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation27.3 inches (694 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Canario

El Canario is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,157. The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet (1,874 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 37 business establishments.

Income: El Canario vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)37

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Canario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,148 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above Mexico avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Area337.8 sq mi (874.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.1569°N, 101.3356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Oct 12, 1997 12 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.6 148 km
Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 116 km
May 26, 2014 20 km E of Poturo, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 125 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Aug 14, 2000 23 km SSW of Carácuaro, Mexico M4.2 150 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 55 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Dec 18, 2001 7 km NE of La Huacana, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 103 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 49 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 131 km
May 5, 1997 23 km SSE of Turicato, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 109 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 63 km
Jul 16, 2000 12 km WNW of La Huacana, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 294 km
2021 Rick Category 2 201 km
1996 Alma Category 2 265 km
1996 Boris Category 1 186 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 55 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.4 in

El Canario has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Canario

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2025 FM 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
VIVE 106.1 (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - RM Morelia - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, 80s en español MP3 128 kbps
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Radio - Melodie folk music MP3 128 kbps
INFINITO 92.3 (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3 192 kbps
STEREO 100 99.9 (Morelia) - 99.9 FM - XHSCHP-FM - FH Comunicadores de Michoacán - Morelia/Tarímbaro, Michoacán 99.9 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
MIX 101.7 (Morelia) - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, Michoacán 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
91.5 FM (Morelia) - XHMRL-FM - Grupo Marmor - Morelia, Michoacán 91.5 fm, adult contemporary MP3 128 kbps
radio-calico (US) musik, pop. OGG
Radio-EarthRites (US) - AAC 224 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
La Más Picuda (Cuernavaca) - 94.9 FM - XHSW-FM - Radiorama - Cuernavaca, MO 94.9, 94.9 fm MP3 128 kbps
radio ranchito - MP3 128 kbps
Radio - Classical Minnesota Public Radio (US) - AAC+ 48 kbps
EXA FM 89.3 (Morelia) - 89.3 FM - XHKW-FM - Grupo CB - Morelia, Michoacán 89.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 95.7 (Cuernavaca) - 95.7 FM - XHCT-FM - MVS Radio - Cuernavaca, Morelos 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps

Libraries in El Canario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Jaime Torres Bodet0.0
Biblioteca Pública La Joyita0.0

Farmers Markets in El Canario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Oxxo

Airports Near El Canario

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal Airport-Small Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pátzcuaro - Purépecha Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Canario

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Gerentologico

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 Canario

What is the population of El Canario?

El Canario has a population of 1,157 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 337.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Canario?

El Canario 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 63°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.3 inches.

How is the job market in El Canario?

The job market in El Canario is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 37 business establishments in the area.

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