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El Charcón, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Charcón is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 621. Elevation: 5,650 ft (1,722 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

621 Population 2/sq mi density
5,650 ft Elevation 1,722 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population621
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Population621
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Coordinates20.7356°, -101.9108°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Charcón

El Charcón is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 621. The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet (1,722 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: El Charcón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Charcón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,650 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,650 ft (1,722 m)
Area352.5 sq mi (913.1 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates20.7356°N, 101.9108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 120 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 139 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 96 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 113 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 131 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 142 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Apr 7, 2003 1 km E of Los Limones, Mexico M3.9 141 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 30 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 106 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 94 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 126 km
Jan 17, 2008 4 km NE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 126 km
Apr 12, 2003 4 km NNE of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M3.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 280 km
2021 Rick Category 2 241 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 260 km
1996 Boris Category 1 228 km
1992 Winifred Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 100 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
February 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in
March 65°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 62°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Charcón has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 59°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Charcón

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 103.1 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 95.5 fm, américa AAC
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
Imagen Radio 90.5 news talk MP3 48 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in El Charcón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Jalpa de Cánovas

Libraries in El Charcón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Charcón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Manuel Doblado
Mercado Hidalgo

Stadiums & Teams in El Charcón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Charcón

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la SierraSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Charcón

What is the population of El Charcón?

El Charcón has a population of 621 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 352.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Charcón?

El Charcón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in El Charcón?

The job market in El Charcón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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