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El Garcero, Mexico

Colima · Mexico

El Garcero is a small town in Colima, Mexico with a population of 774. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

774 Population 3/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
41.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population774
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment16.4%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population774
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates19.0558°, -104.2306°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceColima
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation41.2 inches (1,047 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Garcero

El Garcero is a small town in Mexico (Colima) with a population of 774. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 16.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 25 business establishments.

Income: El Garcero vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment16.4%
356% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)25

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Garcero

El Garcero has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.3°C), the coldest is Mar (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1075 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 21.2° / 30.2° 34.0
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.4° / 29.7° 17.8
Mar 24.8°C / 77°F 20° / 29.7° 0.4
Apr 25.4°C / 78°F 20.8° / 29.9° 0.0
May 27°C / 81°F 23° / 31.1° 9.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.2° 125.0
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 25.7° / 32.9° 203.7
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 25.6° / 32.9° 229.6
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.2° 303.2
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 32.1° 113.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 31.7
Dec 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.3° 7.5
El Garcero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area301.0 sq mi (779.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates19.0558°N, 104.2306°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

491 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 3 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 35 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 150 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 131 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 35 km
Jun 7, 2016 106 km SSW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M6.3 126 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 49 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 110 km
Dec 11, 1995 106 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.1 145 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 35 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 30 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 101 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 47 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 24 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 89 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 97 km
May 7, 2016 115 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 139 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 246 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 263 km
2024 John Category 1 254 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 177 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 92 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 257 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 281 km
2021 Rick Category 2 209 km
2021 Nora Category 1 113 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 160 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 40 km
2017 Dora Category 2 274 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 89 km
2015 Dolores Category 1 275 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 99 km
2014 Odile Category 4 271 km
2014 Polo Category 1 261 km
2013 Erick Category 1 119 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 287 km
2012 Bud Category 3 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.9 m (46 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1818 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 13.9 m 2,000 31 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 3 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 26 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 71 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 145 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 75 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 63 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 150 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 35 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 137 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (82 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 82 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
February 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Coldest
April 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in

El Garcero has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in March to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near El Garcero

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in El Garcero

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centro Cultural Salagua
Museo comunitario de la sal
Museo de la Perversidad
Museo Universitario de Arqueología

Libraries in El Garcero

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Lic. Ernesto Camacho Quiñones"0.0
Biblioteca "Profra. Julia Piza Miranda"0.0
Biblioteca Campus Valle de las Garzas0.0
Biblioteca de Ciencias del Mar0.0
Biblioteca Lic. Humberto Silva0.0

Farmers Markets in El Garcero

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanias
Mercado del Valle de las Garzas
Plaza Mercado de Santiago El Colimense

Restaurants in El Garcero

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante El Malecon

Banks in El Garcero

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco del Bienestar

Breweries in El Garcero

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc

Airports Near El Garcero

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo Aerofumigaciones NarvaezSmall Airport
Aeródromo C.P.A. Roberto Nevarez DominguezSmall Airport
Aeródromo Cerro de OrtegaSmall Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
Coahuayana AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
San Vicente AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Garcero

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Atención Especializado en Adicciones Bill y Bob AC

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 Garcero

What is the population of El Garcero?

El Garcero has a population of 774 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 301.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Garcero?

El Garcero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Garcero?

The job market in El Garcero faces challenges, with unemployment at 16.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 25 business establishments in the area.

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