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El Rincón, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Rincón is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 2,598. Elevation: 4,101 ft (1,250 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2,598 Population 841/sq mi density
4,101 ft Elevation 1,250 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
37.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About El Rincón

El Rincón is a town in the municipality of Tepehuanes in the Mexican state of Durango.

People

Population2,598
Density841/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Population2,598
Population Density841 / sq mi
Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Coordinates19.6672°, -103.4018°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation37.0 inches (940 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rincón

El Rincón is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 2,598. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet (1,250 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 37.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 83 business establishments.

Income: El Rincón vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)83

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in El Rincón

El Rincón has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
El Rincón 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 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density841/sq mi
Coordinates19.6672°N, 103.4018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.95"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 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 M8.0 108 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 124 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 143 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 145 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 130 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 115 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 139 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 149 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 128 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 102 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 71 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 139 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 128 km
Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 32 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 127 km
Sep 23, 2022 7 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.2 132 km
Mar 20, 1993 8 km SSE of Villa Victoria, Mexico M5.1 108 km
May 31, 2007 30 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 273 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 170 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 144 km
2021 Rick Category 2 166 km
2021 Nora Category 1 199 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 259 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 150 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 139 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 200 km
2013 Erick Category 1 227 km
2012 Bud Category 3 236 km
2011 Jova Category 3 174 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 142 km
2009 Andres Category 1 204 km
2006 John Category 4 227 km
2006 Lane Category 1 275 km
1996 Alma Category 2 213 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 135 km
1996 Boris Category 1 166 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 159 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 85 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 108 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 113 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 54 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 139 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 70 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 143 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 124 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 29 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 174 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 183 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
May 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in Warmest
July 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in

El Rincón has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 60°F in January to 72°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Rincón

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gabriela Mistral
Héroes de la Independencia
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 96
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 96
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Radio Stations near El Rincón

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 fm, américa MP3
AMOR ES 95.1 (Ciudad Guzmán) - 95.1 FM - XHBC-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco 95.1 fm, amor es MP3 40 kbps
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 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
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 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
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in El Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Museo "Silvestre Vargas"
Museo de Arte Sacro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in El Rincón

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 14580.0

Farmers Markets in El Rincón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Centro Regional del Comercio
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Sayula “Benito Juárez"
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco
Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic
Tianguis Municipal
Tianguis Sayula

Breweries in El Rincón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Colombo

Stadiums & Teams in El Rincón

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Airports Near El Rincón

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Aerosam AirportSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
And Port AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Rincón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de Cristo Rey

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 Rincón

What is the population of El Rincón?

El Rincón has a population of 2,598 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 841 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rincón?

El Rincón 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 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.0 inches.

How is the job market in El Rincón?

The job market in El Rincón is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 83 business establishments in the area.

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