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El Fresno, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Fresno is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,226. Elevation: 7,110 ft (2,167 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,226 Population 3/sq mi density
7,110 ft Elevation 2,167 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Fresno

El Fresno

The small town of El Fresno is located in the northwest of Jiquilpan, Mexican State of Michoacán de Ocampo and southwest of Sahuayo, De Morelos, Michoacán.

People

Population1,226
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Population1,226
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Coordinates20.2732°, -100.4915°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Fresno

El Fresno is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,226. The city sits at an elevation of 7,110 feet (2,167 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 39 business establishments.

Income: El Fresno vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)39

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Fresno enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 70°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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,110 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,110 ft (2,167 m)
Area393.1 sq mi (1,018.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.2732°N, 100.4915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 106 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 48 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 86 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 125 km
Mar 12, 2000 1 km SE of Teocalco, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M4.0 134 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 131 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 126 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 93 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 90 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 68 km
Jul 5, 2002 5 km NNE of San Pedro Tenayac, Mexico M3.8 136 km
Feb 6, 2005 0 km NNE of Progreso de Alvaro Obregon, Mexico M3.7 136 km
Jan 24, 2006 1 km ENE of Chilcuautla, Mexico M3.7 133 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 41 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 56 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 72 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 95 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 88 km
Jun 27, 2003 3 km S of Huitel, Mexico M3.6 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Otis Category 2 287 km
2021 Rick Category 2 266 km
2021 Grace Category 1 292 km
1996 Boris Category 1 250 km
1993 Gert Category 1 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 100 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 140 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 151 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 195 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 56°F (13°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Fresno has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 55°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Fresno

23 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
Fiesta Mexicana 90.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
Globo (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato - MP3
Exa FM San Juan del Río - 99.1 FM - XHVI-FM - San Juan del Río, Querétaro 99.1, 99.1 fm MP3 160 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
EXA FM 90.5 (Acámbaro) - 90.5 FM - XHVW-FM - Organización Radiofónica de Acámbaro - Acámbaro, Guanajuato 90.5 fm, acámbaro AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana 92.3FM - MP3 128 kbps
Globo 95.9 (Maravatío) - 95.9 FM - XHCCBE-FM - Maravatío, Michoacán 95.9 fm, américa MP3

Museums in El Fresno

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Waldemar Julsrud

Libraries in El Fresno

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Fresno

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado 8 de Diciembre
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Viejo
Tianguis de los Lunes

Airports Near El Fresno

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Francisco J. Mujica International AirportMLMLarge Airport
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Fresno

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitación

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 Fresno

What is the population of El Fresno?

El Fresno has a population of 1,226 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 393.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Fresno?

El Fresno 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 70°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in El Fresno?

The job market in El Fresno is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 39 business establishments in the area.

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