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El Tecolote, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

El Tecolote is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 1,411. Elevation: 5,702 ft (1,738 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,411 Population 9/sq mi density
5,702 ft Elevation 1,738 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
15.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,411
Density9/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation5,702 ft (1,738 m)
Population1,411
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,702 ft (1,738 m)
Coordinates20.8841°, -101.9243°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation15.9 inches (403 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tecolote

El Tecolote is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 1,411. The city sits at an elevation of 5,702 feet (1,738 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 45 business establishments.

Income: El Tecolote vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)45

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tecolote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 15.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,702 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,702 ft (1,738 m)
Area150.3 sq mi (389.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates20.8841°N, 101.9243°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.9"
58% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.09"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 27, 2006.

Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 128 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 102 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 129 km
Apr 2, 2003 1 km SSW of Tacátzcuaro, Mexico M3.9 145 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 40 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 100 km
May 9, 2003 3 km SSE of J. Jesús Díaz Tzirio, Mexico M3.8 137 km
Nov 15, 2000 9 km SSE of Carapán, Mexico M3.8 122 km
Aug 24, 2002 0 km S of Tingüindín, Mexico M3.7 140 km
Apr 12, 2003 5 km W of Pamatácuaro, Mexico M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 279 km
2021 Rick Category 1 257 km
2015 Patricia Category 1 261 km
1996 Boris Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (21°C) 0.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

El Tecolote has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 58°F in December to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near El Tecolote

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
Imagen Radio news MP3 48 kbps
MATCH 97.5 (León) - 97.5 FM - XHPQ-FM - Grupo ACIR - León, Guanajuato 97.5 fm, aac+ AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 1030 (León) - 1030 AM - XEROPJ-AM - GlobalMedia - Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco 1030 am, am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.1 (León) - 104.1 FM - XHMD-FM - MVS Radio - León, Guanajuato 104.1 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.3 (León) - 99.3 FM - XHSD-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3
BLU FM 92.3 (León) - 92.3 FM - XHOI-FM - Promomedios - León, Guanajuato 92.3 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
RADAR 88.9 (León) - 88.9 FM - XHXV-FM - Grupo Radar - León, Guanajuato 88.9 fm, contemporary hits radio MP3 128 kbps
EXTASIS DIGITAL 95.9 (León) - 95.9 FM - XHGTO-FM - Radiorama Bajío - León, Guanajuato 590 am, 70s MP3
@FM (León) - 1530 AM - XESD-AM - Radiorama - León, Guanajuato 1530 am, 99.3 fm MP3

Museums in El Tecolote

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anillo de Hierro
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Jalpa de Cánovas
Museo de la Ciudad
Museo de las Identidades Leonesas
Museo Hermenegildo Bustos

Libraries in El Tecolote

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblbioteca Carlos Monsivais0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca de la Casa de la Cultura0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Centro del Saber de Chapalita0.0
Centro del Saber de Chapalita0.0

Farmers Markets in El Tecolote

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Manuel Doblado
Mercado Flores Magon
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Manuel G. Aranda
Mercado Republica
Tianguis Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in El Tecolote

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Tecolote

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo de Campo Cortés-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Fraccionamento Vergel de la Sierra-Small Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio Sitio-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Tepozán-Small Airport
Aeródromo Sofía-Small Airport
El Loreto Airport-Small Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)-Small Airport
Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos AirportLOMSmall Airport
La Piedad Airport-Small Airport
Pajacuaran Airport-Small Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in El Tecolote

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de rehabilitacion Santa Rita de Casia

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 Tecolote

What is the population of El Tecolote?

El Tecolote has a population of 1,411 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 150.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tecolote?

El Tecolote enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Tecolote?

The job market in El Tecolote is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 45 business establishments in the area.

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