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El Carricillo, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Carricillo is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 702. Elevation: 6,939 ft (2,115 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

702 Population 3/sq mi density
6,939 ft Elevation 2,115 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
20.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population702
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain20.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Population702
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Coordinates21.3157°, -99.8332°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation20.6 inches (522 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Carricillo

El Carricillo is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 702. The city sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet (2,115 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 20.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 22 business establishments.

Income: El Carricillo vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)22

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Carricillo 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 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,939 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,939 ft (2,115 m)
Area272.3 sq mi (705.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates21.3157°N, 99.8332°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.09"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 23, 2013.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 64 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 39 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 72 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 55 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 150 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 40 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 56 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 69 km
Jul 21, 2011 1 km SW of Tocoy, Mexico M4.0 105 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 66 km
Aug 23, 1993 6 km WNW of Maitinez, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 127 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 67 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 62 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 21 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 88 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 109 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 239 km
2017 Katia Category 1 295 km
2010 Alex Category 1 292 km
2007 Dean Category 2 278 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 298 km
2000 Keith Category 1 245 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 223 km
1993 Gert Category 2 161 km
1990 Diana Category 2 257 km
1988 Debby Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest

El Carricillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 57°F in January to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Carricillo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
620 MP3

Museums in El Carricillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de Pinal de Amoles General Tomás Mejía

Libraries in El Carricillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Carricillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Carricillo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Carricillo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Campo Ríoverde National AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jalpan AirstripSmall Airport
La Begoña 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 Carricillo

What is the population of El Carricillo?

El Carricillo has a population of 702 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 272.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Carricillo?

El Carricillo 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 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 20.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Carricillo?

The job market in El Carricillo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 22 business establishments in the area.

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