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El Colorado, Mexico

México · Mexico

El Colorado is a small town in México, Mexico with a population of 1,001. Elevation: 8,350 ft (2,545 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,001 Population 4/sq mi density
8,350 ft Elevation 2,545 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
31.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,001
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain31.1 in/yr
Sunny Days353/yr
Elevation8,350 ft (2,545 m)
Population1,001
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation8,350 ft (2,545 m)
Coordinates20.0964°, -99.7628°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceMéxico
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.1 inches (790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Colorado

El Colorado is a small town in Mexico (México) with a population of 1,001. The city sits at an elevation of 8,350 feet (2,545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: El Colorado vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Colorado experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 31.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,350 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below Mexico avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days353 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,350 ft (2,545 m)
Area261.3 sq mi (676.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.0964°N, 99.7628°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.1"
18% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.73"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Sep 26, 2024.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 126 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 113 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 143 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 88 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 136 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 52 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 130 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 64 km
Apr 17, 2010 5 km SSE of Pozuelos, Mexico M4.0 85 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 121 km
Aug 7, 2005 2 km W of San Isidro, Mexico M4.0 124 km
May 30, 2007 4 km SSW of Lomas de Tepemecatl, Mexico M4.0 112 km
May 20, 2010 3 km N of La Estancia, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Jul 4, 2005 1 km S of Pisaflores, Mexico M3.9 144 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 94 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 99 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 119 km
May 23, 1998 3 km SSW of Tequexquináhuac, Mexico M3.8 121 km
Apr 16, 2005 2 km WNW of Santa María Chimalhuacán, Mexico M3.8 112 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Otis (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 272 km
2021 Grace Category 3 220 km
2017 Katia Category 1 283 km
2007 Dean Category 2 261 km
2007 Lorenzo Category 1 281 km
1996 Boris Category 1 299 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 272 km
1993 Gert Category 2 189 km
1990 Diana Category 2 262 km
1988 Debby Category 1 265 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 93 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 110 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 131 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 142 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 156 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
July 55°F (13°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.6 in
November 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
December 52°F (11°C) 0.3 in Driest

El Colorado has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 47°F in January to 62°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near El Colorado

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOLLOCKS Rock & Metal Radio classic rock, heavy metal MP3 80 kbps
Cadena Azul (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
K Digital - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
CADENA AZUL 95.7 (Atlacomulco) - 95.7 FM - XHATF-FM - Grupo Rotativo - Atlacomulco, Estado de México 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Digital 80s Radio hi nrg, high energy AAC+ 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.1 (San Juan del Río) - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1 fm, américa MP3 160 kbps
La Z 102.5 (US) chirstian MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 kbps
La Z 107.1 (US) regional mexican AAC+ 32 kbps
K 102.7 (Tequisquiapan) - 102.7 FM - XHPQUI-FM - Tequisquiapan, Querétaro 102.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC

Museums in El Colorado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Jilotepec
Museo Subterránium
Subterraneo

Libraries in El Colorado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Digital Soyaniquilpan0.0
JUANA DE ASBAJE0.0

Farmers Markets in El Colorado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado municipal de Aculco

Stadiums & Teams in El Colorado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Colorado

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Felipe Ángeles International AirportNLULarge Airport
Mexico City Benito Juárez International AirportMEXLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Rancho LanzaroteSmall Airport
Base Nº19 de la Fuerza Aérea MexicanaSmall Airport
Cadereyta AirportSmall Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Jiménez Cantú National AirportAZPSmall Airport
Mexico City Air BaseSmall Airport
Quinta Palos 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 Colorado

What is the population of El Colorado?

El Colorado has a population of 1,001 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 261.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Colorado?

El Colorado has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 353 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.1 inches.

How is the job market in El Colorado?

The job market in El Colorado is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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