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El Carmen, Mexico

Hidalgo · Mexico

El Carmen is a small town in Hidalgo, Mexico with a population of 840. Elevation: 7,323 ft (2,232 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

840 Population 816/sq mi density
7,323 ft Elevation 2,232 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population840
Density816/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.2 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation7,323 ft (2,232 m)
Population840
Population Density816 / sq mi
Elevation7,323 ft (2,232 m)
Coordinates20.3046°, -99.8221°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceHidalgo
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation15.2 inches (385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen

El Carmen is a small town in Mexico (Hidalgo) with a population of 840. The city sits at an elevation of 7,323 feet (2,232 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: El Carmen vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,323 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,323 ft (2,232 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density816/sq mi
Coordinates20.3046°N, 99.8221°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 139 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 112 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 122 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 103 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 114 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 144 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 63 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 117 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 136 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 145 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 99 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 149 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 65 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 96 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 129 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 109 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 114 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 294 km
2021 Grace Category 3 222 km
2017 Katia Category 1 286 km
2007 Dean Category 2 264 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 285 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 263 km
1993 Gert Category 2 181 km
1990 Diana Category 2 261 km
1988 Debby Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 110 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 133 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 154 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 161 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 176 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Carmen

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC

Museums in El Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de la Muerte
Panteón/Museo de la Santa Veracruz

Libraries in El Carmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Luz Ángeles Nájera0.0

Farmers Markets in El Carmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Artesanal
Mercado de Artesanías Tequesquicalli
Mercado municipal de Aculco
Paseo Gastronómico
Reforma

Airports Near El Carmen

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall 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 El Carmen

What is the population of El Carmen?

El Carmen has a population of 840 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 816 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carmen?

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Carmen?

The job market in El Carmen is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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