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El Carmen, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Carmen is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,557. Elevation: 4,199 ft (1,280 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,557 Population 2,685/sq mi density
4,199 ft Elevation 1,280 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
32.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,557
Density2,685/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain32.6 in/yr
Sunny Days277/yr
Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Population1,557
Population Density2,685 / sq mi
Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Coordinates20.6536°, -103.9106°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation32.6 inches (828 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carmen

El Carmen is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,557. The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 50 business establishments.

Income: El Carmen vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)50

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,199 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,199 ft (1,280 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density2,685/sq mi
Coordinates20.6536°N, 103.9106°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.6"
14% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 141 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 41 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 133 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 44 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 142 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 134 km
Jan 11, 2011 2 km NE of Comala, Mexico M4.3 146 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 72 km
Oct 25, 1992 1 km WSW of Tolimán, Mexico M4.2 118 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 131 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 139 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 126 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Apr 15, 1999 21 km WSW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 144 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 98 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Dec 14, 2013 4 km NNW of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Apr 2, 1998 7 km N of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.1 134 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 72 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 252 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 223 km
2022 Orlene Category 2 296 km
2021 Rick Category 2 284 km
2021 Nora Category 1 155 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 248 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 177 km
2018 Willa Category 3 298 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 54 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 280 km
2013 Erick Category 1 279 km
2012 Bud Category 2 256 km
2011 Jova Category 2 129 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 212 km
2009 Andres Category 1 267 km
2006 John Category 3 266 km
2006 Lane Category 2 252 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 193 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 400 115 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 81 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 96 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in Warmest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in

El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 62°F in January to 76°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Carmen

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ma Luisa Valencia
Luis Manuel Rojas
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Radio Stations near El Carmen

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in El Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura de Teuchitlán
Museo
Museo
Museo De Guachimontones
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Libraries in El Carmen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca infantil.0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
BIBLIOTECA PROFESOR GABBRIEL BARRETO VISCAINO0.0
BIBLIOTECA PUBLICA0.0
Biblioteca Publica #20.0
Bilioteca CUVALLES0.0
Ex Hospital Hilarión Romero0.0

Farmers Markets in El Carmen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Ahualulco de mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Teuchitlán
Mercado Sebastian Allende

Hotels in El Carmen

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hacienda del Carmen Hotel & Spa

Breweries in El Carmen

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza
cerveceria betitos

Stadiums & Teams in El Carmen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Carmen

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 1,557 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,685 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carmen?

El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 277 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Carmen?

The job market in El Carmen is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 50 business establishments in the area.

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