El Carretón, Mexico
Guanajuato · Mexico
El Carretón is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 2,161. Elevation: 6,155 ft (1,876 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,161 |
| Elevation | 6,155 ft (1,876 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.6305°, -100.9806° |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
| Country | 🇲🇽 Mexico |
| State / Province | Guanajuato |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 16.6 inches (422 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Carretón
El Carretón is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 2,161. The city sits at an elevation of 6,155 feet (1,876 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above Mexico avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,155 ft (1,876 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.6305°N, 100.9806°W |
| Timezone | America/Mexico_City |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in |
El Carretón has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and March the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near El Carretón
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cuenca de la Independencia | derechos humanos, indigenous | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in El Carretón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Martín Bautista |
Airports Near El Carretón
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Guanajuato International Airport | BJX | Large Airport |
| Ponciano Arriaga International Airport | SLP | Medium Airport |
| Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo El Jaguey | - | Small Airport |
| Aeródromo La Roca | - | Small Airport |
| La Begoña Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho El Jaralito | - | Small Airport |
| Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Carretón?
El Carretón has a population of 2,161 residents and is located in Mexico..
What is the weather like in El Carretón?
El Carretón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.
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