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El Limón, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Limón is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,102. Elevation: 3,035 ft (925 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,102 Population 2,674/sq mi density
3,035 ft Elevation 925 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
31.5 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,102
Density2,674/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days279/yr
Elevation3,035 ft (925 m)
Population3,102
Population Density2,674 / sq mi
Elevation3,035 ft (925 m)
Coordinates19.8252°, -104.1536°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation31.5 inches (799 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Limón

El Limón is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,102. The city sits at an elevation of 3,035 feet (925 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 99 business establishments.

Income: El Limón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)99

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Limón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,035 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,035 ft (925 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density2,674/sq mi
Coordinates19.8252°N, 104.1536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.5"
17% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

284 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 86 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 117 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 116 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 128 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 114 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 114 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 112 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 107 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 97 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 127 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 109 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 117 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 76 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 106 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 136 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 89 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 108 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 166 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 246 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 294 km
2021 Rick Category 2 238 km
2021 Nora Category 1 120 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 189 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 89 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 79 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 184 km
2013 Erick Category 1 190 km
2012 Bud Category 3 175 km
2011 Jova Category 3 94 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 117 km
2009 Andres Category 1 172 km
2006 John Category 4 189 km
2006 Lane Category 3 202 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 237 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 263 km
1996 Alma Category 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 84 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 86 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 69 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 33 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 145 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 117 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 91 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 66 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 113 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Warmest
July 76°F (24°C) 7.5 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
October 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in

El Limón has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 66°F in January to 78°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in El Limón

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maria Del Carmen Jimenez Zamora
Jacinto Galindo
Juan Escutia
Juan Escutia
Manuel Lopez Cotilla
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Radio Stations near El Limón

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in El Limón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Alatorre0.0

Farmers Markets in El Limón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Nicolás Bravo

Stadiums & Teams in El Limón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Limón

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall 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
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez 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 Limón

What is the population of El Limón?

El Limón has a population of 3,102 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2,674 people per square mile, spread across 1.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Limón?

El Limón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 279 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.

How is the job market in El Limón?

The job market in El Limón is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 99 business establishments in the area.

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