Sign In Register

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen), Mexico

México · Mexico

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,032. Elevation: 7,966 ft (2,428 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,032 Population 13/sq mi density
7,966 ft Elevation 2,428 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
42.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

Discover El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen), Mexico

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

People

Population1,032
Density13/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain42.4 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Population1,032
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Coordinates18.9203°, -99.5567°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.4 inches (1,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,032. The city sits at an elevation of 7,966 feet (2,428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 33 business establishments.

Income: El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)33

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) has an average annual temperature of 21.5°C (71°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1449 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 27° 7.1
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 13° / 29.6° 3.4
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 14.5° / 32° 5.5
Apr 24.7°C / 76°F 16.1° / 33.3° 13.8
May 24.4°C / 76°F 16.7° / 32° 70.7
Jun 22.3°C / 72°F 16° / 28.6° 282.5
Jul 21.6°C / 71°F 15.2° / 28° 270.1
Aug 21.4°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.7° 314.4
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 14.9° / 26.6° 325.1
Oct 20.7°C / 69°F 14.1° / 27.3° 130.8
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 12.4° / 27.3° 23.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 11.1° / 26.5° 1.5
El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 42.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,966 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,966 ft (2,428 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates18.9203°N, 99.5567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.70"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

365 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M5.0 on Feb 28, 2025.

Sep 19, 2017 1 km S of Matzaco, Mexico M7.1 120 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 132 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 108 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 88 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 136 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 93 km
May 22, 2009 3 km E of Chila de la Sal, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Aug 15, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M5.5 118 km
Mar 20, 2015 3 km SSE of Xicotlán, Mexico M5.4 148 km
Aug 12, 2022 10 km E of Zirándaro de los Chávez, Mexico M5.2 148 km
May 16, 2018 Guerrero-Michoacan border region, Mexico M5.0 125 km
Feb 28, 2025 3 km NE of Pololcingo, Mexico M5.0 72 km
Jul 19, 1993 4 km W of San Antonio del Rosario, Mexico M4.9 102 km
May 20, 2014 20 km WSW of Apaxtla de Castrejón, Mexico M4.9 114 km
Sep 26, 2024 9 km SSW of San Miguel Totolapan, Mexico M4.9 130 km
Sep 24, 1991 1 km E of Huetamo de Núñez, Mexico M4.8 144 km
Aug 29, 1993 3 km NNE of Querendas, Mexico M4.8 127 km
Dec 14, 1999 5 km NW of Xicotlán, Mexico M4.8 139 km
Feb 22, 2024 21 km S of Valle Luz, Mexico M4.7 138 km
Jun 22, 2017 4 km ENE of Tlacotepec, Mexico M4.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 3 204 km
2024 John Category 3 182 km
2023 Otis Category 5 157 km
2021 Grace Category 3 262 km
2021 Rick Category 2 282 km
2017 Max Category 1 257 km
2010 Karl Category 1 290 km
2007 Dean Category 2 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 214 km
1996 Boris Category 1 252 km
1993 Gert Category 2 276 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 30 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 48 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 90 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 99 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 100 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 8.7 in
August 64°F (18°C) 8.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (0.2").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

43 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SABROSITA Ciudad de México - 590 AM - XEPH-AM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 590, 590 am AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 93.7 (CDMX) - 93.7 FM - XEJP-FM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 93.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
XHUIA-FM Ibero 90.9.1 (90.9 MHz FM, Ciudad de México) Universidad Iberoamericana cdmx, ciudad de méxico MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CENTRO 1030 (CDMX) - 1030 AM - XEQR-AM - Grupo Radio Centro - Ciudad de México 1030 am, am AAC+ 32 kbps
LA KEBUENA 96.1 (Taxco) - 96.1 FM - XHXC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Taxco, Guerrero 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
FRECUENCIA 106.9 (CDMX) - 106.9 FM - XHSCCA-FM - Comunicadores Comunitarios del Arte y la Cultura, A.C. - Ciudad de México 106.9 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
Radioactivo 98.5 heavy metal, rock MP3
RADIO DISNEY 102.1 (Toluca) - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
100.1 VOX FM Radio Hits (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
La Bestia (Toluca) - 103.7 FM - XHQY-FM - Toluca, Estado de México 103.7 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Crystal (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, crystal AAC+ 64 kbps
La Ke Buena Cuernavaca 105.3 además de lo mejor en música del género grupero y música del ayer y hoy 24hras, grupero MP3 64 kbps
Viva El Mariachi Radio latin, traditional mexican music MP3
Radio Autómata blues, creative commons OGG
OYE 89.7 (CDMX) - 89.7 FM - XEOYE-FM - NRM Comunicaciones - Ciudad de México 89.7 fm, américa AAC+ 32 kbps
RADIO ANÁHUAC 1670 (Huixquilucan) - 1670 AM - XEANAH-AM - Universidad Anáhuac - Huixquilucan, Estado de México 1670 am, am AAC 98 kbps
cat kawaii variado MP3
AMOR 92.5 (Toluca) - 92.5 FM - XHRJ-FM - Grupo ACIR - Toluca, Estado de México 92.5 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
ULTRA 101.3 (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary hits MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 100.1 (Morelos) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
BUENISIIMA 88.5 (Cuernavaca) - 88.5 FM - XHCM-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cuernavaca, Morelos 88.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Los 40 Cuernavaca moderno, pop MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Taxco - 92.9 FM - XHTXO-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Taxco, Guerrero 92.9 fm, américa 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
VOX FM Radio Hits 100.1 (Cuernavaca) - 100.1 FM - XHTIX-FM - Cuernavaca, Morelos 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
El Adolfo Radio 91.9 FM musica regional mexicana, regional mexican MP3 192 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 107.7 (Cuernavaca) - 107.7 FM - XHASM-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 107.7 fm, 1970s MP3
ARROBA FM 93.3 (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Radio AMLO mexican music, political talk MP3 128 kbps
Universal 88.1 XHRED Mexico City Official AAC+ 32 kbps
@FM (Cuernavaca) - 93.3 FM - XHTB-FM - Radiorama Morelos - Cuernavaca, Morelos 93.3 fm, @fm MP3
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 91.7 FM - XHGEM-FM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 91.7, 91.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
Ultra (Toluca) - 101.3 FM - XHZA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Toluca, Estado de México 101.3 fm, contemporary MP3 96 kbps
MEXIQUENSE RADIO 1600 (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, Estado de México 1600 am, am MP3 128 kbps
Radio Disney Toluca - 102.1 FM - XHTOM-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 102.1 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 106.1 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 93.3 AAC+ 64 kbps
CRYSTAL 93.3 (Toluca) - 93.3 FM - XHEDT-FM - Grupo Siete - Toluca, Estado de México 93.3 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Crystal 104.9 FM banda, entretenimiento AAC+ 64 kbps
UniRadio 99.7 radio college MP3 96 kbps
Mexiquense Radio (Metepec) - 1600 AM - XEGEM-AM - Sistema Mexiquense de Medios Públicos - Metepec, EM 1600, 1600 am MP3 128 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

Museums in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dr. Román Piña Chan Archeological Museum
Museo de Malinalco
Museo Grutas de la Estrella
Museo Municipal Techialoyan
Museo Regional de Arte y Cultura Tianguistencano
Museo Tlulihuacan de Texcalyacac

Libraries in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Benito Juarez0.0
Biblioteca Digital Almoloya del Río0.0
Biblioteca Digital del Estado de Mexico0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Ignacio Manuel Altamirano0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Texcalyacac0.0
Biblioteca Pública Ing. Vicente Vallejo0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Lic. Abel C. Salazar0.0

Farmers Markets in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Central
Mercado de Animales La Tablas
Mercado de la flor
Mercado de Tetecala (Solo los dias Martes)
Mercado Filiberto Gómez
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Almoloya del Río
Mercado Municipal de Chalma
Nuevo Mercado

Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adolfo López Mateos International AirportTLCLarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
General Mariano Matamoros International AirportCVJMedium Airport
Aeroclub Valle de Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChiconcuacSmall Airport
Aeródromo de CuautlaSmall Airport
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los OjuelosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Quirofisico Y Rehabilitacion

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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen).

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)

What is the population of El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)?

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) has a population of 1,032 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)?

El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) 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 59°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.4 inches.

How is the job market in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen)?

The job market in El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 33 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Compare El Carmen (El Desierto del Carmen) with another city: