El Puesto, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Puesto is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,743. Elevation: 6,762 ft (2,061 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

1,743 Population 4/sq mi density

6,762 ft Elevation 2,061 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

22.2 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,743

Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)

Rain22.2 in/yr

Sunny Days296/yr

Elevation6,762 ft (2,061 m)

Population	1,743
Population Density	4 / sq mi
Elevation	6,762 ft (2,061 m)
Coordinates	21.6239°, -101.9648°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Jalisco
Average Temperature	62°F (17°C)
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	22.2 inches (565 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Puesto

El Puesto is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,743. The city sits at an elevation of 6,762 feet (2,061 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 56 business establishments.

Income: El Puesto vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.4%
	61% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	56

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Puesto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 22.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,762 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above Mexico avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,762 ft (2,061 m)
Area	502.6 sq mi (1,301.7 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	21.6239°N, 101.9648°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.2"

41% below Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"

Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Jun 27, 2006	4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico	M3.9	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lidia	Category 2	292 km
2015	Patricia	Category 1	282 km
2002	Kenna	Category 1	288 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (199 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato	Pyroclastic cone(s)	3,860 m (12,664 ft)	1952	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	57°F (14°C)	0.5 in
March	61°F (16°C)	0.2 in	Driest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.4 in
May	69°F (20°C)	1.0 in	Warmest
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in	Wettest
August	65°F (19°C)	4.8 in
September	65°F (18°C)	3.7 in
October	62°F (17°C)	1.5 in
November	58°F (15°C)	0.4 in
December	56°F (13°C)	0.4 in

El Puesto has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Puesto

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Francisco I Madero	—	—	—	—
Guillermo Prieto	—	—	—	—
Luis Moreno Perez	—	—	—	—
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla	—	—	—	—
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla	—	—	—	—
Valentin Gomez Farias	—	—	—	—
5 De Febrero	—	—	—	—
Las Jaulas	—	—	—	—
Luis Donaldo Colosio	—	—	—	—
5 De Febrero	—	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near El Puesto

60 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
La Mexicana (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG	91.3, 91.3 fm	AAC+ 32 kbps
ALTERNATIVA 98 98.1 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	98.1 fm, adult alternative	MP3 160 kbps
Stereorey: 100.9 FM - Aguascalientes, México. La Máxima Dimensión del Radio.	100.9 fm, adult	AAC 32 kbps
Conexión 92.7 (Aguascalientes) - 92.7 FM - XHCPDI-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	92.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 160 kbps
101.7 Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	101.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
RADIO BI 88.7 (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	88.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
100.9 Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	100.9 fm, aguascalientes	AAC 32 kbps
94.5 Radio UAA (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	94.5 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 192 kbps
UVA 90.5 (Aguascalientes) - 90.5 FM - XHUVA-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	1980's, 1980s	MP3
AMOR 103.1 (León) - 103.1 FM - XHXF-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato	103.1 fm, acir	AAC+ 48 kbps
LG LA GRANDE 95.5 (León) - 95.5 FM - XHELG-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato	95.5 fm, américa	AAC
105 DIGITAL 105.3 (Aguascalientes) - 105.3 FM - XHUZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	105 digital, 105.3 fm	MP3
LA MEXICANA 91.3 (Aguascalientes) - 91.3 FM - XHPLA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	91.3 fm, aguascalientes	AAC+ 32 kbps
100.1 La Sanmarqueña (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	100.1 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 96 kbps
UVA 90.5 (Aguascalientes) - 90.5 FM - XHUVA-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	1980's, 1980s	MP3
STEREOREY 100.9 (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	100.9 fm, aguascalientes	AAC 32 kbps
Magia 101 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	101.7, 101.7 fm	MP3
La Poderosa (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	107.7, 107.7 fm	MP3
La Ranchera (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG	106.1, 106.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
AMOR ES 104.5 (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	104.5 fm, 80s en español	MP3 80 kbps
Stereorey (Aguascalientes) - 100.9 FM - XHCAA-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG	100.9, 100.9 fm	AAC 32 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato	97.5 fm, aac+	AAC+ 56 kbps
Radio BI (Aguascalientes) - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	88.7, 88.7 fm	MP3
Hasta que el Cuerpo Aguante Radio (Aguascalientes) - Online - Aguascalientes, AG	aguascalientes, bolero	MP3 64 kbps
La Kaliente (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG	102.9, 102.9 fm	MP3 40 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	590 am, 70s	MP3
LA INVASORA 98.9 (Aguascalientes) - 98.9 FM - XHERO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	98.9 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato	88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio	MP3 128 kbps
RRR 89.5 FM	classic, instrumental	MP3 40 kbps
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato	92.3 fm, américa	AAC+ 128 kbps
RADIO FÓRMULA 106.9 (Aguascalientes) - 106.9 FM - XHAC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	106.9 fm, aguascalientes	AAC 32 kbps
Exa FM Aguascalientes - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, AG	97.3, 97.3 fm	AAC 32 kbps
LOS40 95.7 (Aguascalientes) - 95.7 FM - XHAGA-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	95.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 48 kbps
La Invasora (Aguascalientes) - 98.9 FM - XHERO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	98.9, 98.9 fm	MP3
MAGIA 101 101.7 (Aguascalientes) - 101.7 FM - XHUNO-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	101.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
105 Digital (Aguascalientes) - 105.3 FM - XHUZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, AG	105 digital, 105.3	MP3
Alternativa 98 (Aguascalientes) - 98.1 FM - XHNM-FM - Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	98.1 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 160 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
Tu Estación (Aguascalientes) - 92.7 FM - XHRTA-FM - RYTA (Radio y Televisión de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	92.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 160 kbps
ESTÉREO MENDEL 103.7 (Aguascalientes) - 103.7 FM - XHMR-FM - Instituto Mendel - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	103.7 fm, aguascalientes	AAC+ 32 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato	104.1 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco	1030 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Universidad (UAA) (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	94.5 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 192 kbps
EXA FM 97.3 (Aguascalientes) - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	97.3 fm, aguascalientes	AAC+ 64 kbps
LA SANMARQUEÑA 100.1 (Aguascalientes) - 100.1 FM - XHARZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	100.1 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 96 kbps
LA KALIENTE 102.9 (Aguascalientes) - 102.9 FM - XHEY-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	102.9 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 40 kbps
LA MEJOR FM 93.7 (Aguascalientes) - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, Aguascalientes	93.7 fm, aguascalientes	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio UAA 94.5 FM	—	MP3 192 kbps
La Mejor Aguascalientes - 93.7 FM - XHAGT-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalienteas, AG	93.7, 93.7 fm	UNKNOWN 250 kbps
Amor Es (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	104.5 fm, 80s en español	MP3 80 kbps
RADIO BI - 88.7 FM - XHBI-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	88.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
Radio Ranchito (Calvillo) - 99.7 FM - XHPLVI-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Calvillo, Aguascalientes	99.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 128 kbps
La ranchera 97.3	—	MP3 64 kbps
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato	1530 am, 99.3 fm	MP3
LA RANCHERA 106.1 (Aguascalientes) - 106.1 FM - XHLTZ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	106.1 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 128 kbps
La ranchera	—	MP3 64 kbps
LA PODEROSA 107.7 (Aguascalientes) - 107.7 FM - XHYZ-FM - Radiogrupo - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	107.7 fm, aguascalientes	MP3
Exa FM Aguascalientes - 97.3 FM - XHAGC-FM - Radio Universal - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	97.3 fm, aguascalientes	AAC+ 64 kbps
RADIO UAA 94.5 (Aguascalientes) - 94.5 FM - XHUAA-FM - UAA (Universidad Autónoma de Aguascalientes) - Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes	94.5 fm, aguascalientes	MP3 192 kbps
AMOR es (Aguascalientes) - 104.5 FM - XHDC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Aguascalientes, AG	104.5, 104.5 fm	MP3 80 kbps

Airports Near El Puesto

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Aguascalientes International Airport	AGU	Large Airport
Guanajuato International Airport	BJX	Large Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio	—	Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán	—	Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos Airport	LOM	Small 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 Puesto

What is the population of El Puesto?

El Puesto has a population of 1,743 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 502.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Puesto?

El Puesto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.2 inches.

How is the job market in El Puesto?

The job market in El Puesto is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 56 business establishments in the area.

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