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El Clavo, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

El Clavo is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 775. Elevation: 486 ft (148 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

775 Population 154/sq mi density
486 ft Elevation 148 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
90.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population775
Density154/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain90.3 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Population775
Population Density154 / sq mi
Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Coordinates17.3847°, -91.6306°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation90.3 inches (2,294 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Clavo

El Clavo is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 775. The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet (148 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: El Clavo vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Clavo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 486 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density154/sq mi
Coordinates17.3847°N, 91.6306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.3"
138% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.00"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 137 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 104 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 80 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 27 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 116 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 55 km
Mar 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Mar 2, 2011 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico M4.5 150 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 107 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 109 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 109 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 86 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 124 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 117 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 47 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 123 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 57 km
May 31, 2008 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico M4.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 290 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 275 km
2011 Nate Category 1 262 km
2010 Richard Category 1 258 km
2007 Dean Category 2 227 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
December 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in

El Clavo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.0") and March the driest (2.6").

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Radio Stations near El Clavo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Museums in El Clavo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de sitio de Pomona

Libraries in El Clavo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Tomás Díaz Bartlett0.0

Farmers Markets in El Clavo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Público Benito Juárez
Mercado Público Lic. Manuel Barlett Bautista
Sitio Temporal de Mercado Benito Juárez

Stadiums & Teams in El Clavo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Clavo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balancan AirstripSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli 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 Clavo

What is the population of El Clavo?

El Clavo has a population of 775 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Clavo?

El Clavo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.3 inches.

How is the job market in El Clavo?

The job market in El Clavo is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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