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El Tuito, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Tuito is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,211. Elevation: 1,972 ft (601 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,211 Population 4,170/sq mi density
1,972 ft Elevation 601 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
57.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,211
Density4,170/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.0%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain57.9 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Population3,211
Population Density4,170 / sq mi
Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Coordinates20.3196°, -105.3242°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation57.9 inches (1,470 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Tuito

El Tuito is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,211. The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet (601 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 103 business establishments.

Income: El Tuito vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)103

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Tuito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,972 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average71.0°F
31% above Mexico avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,972 ft (601 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density4,170/sq mi
Coordinates20.3196°N, 105.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.57"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jan 6, 2025.

Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 105 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 107 km
Jul 4, 2021 89 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.6 133 km
Sep 14, 2010 60 km WSW of Villa Juárez, Mexico M5.6 144 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 125 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 149 km
Nov 5, 2002 0 km E of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Dec 12, 2009 21 km SW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.2 136 km
Dec 8, 2009 15 km WSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.1 131 km
Sep 15, 2010 77 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M5.1 120 km
Mar 20, 2010 15 km S of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M5.0 52 km
Dec 8, 2009 12 km W of La Manzanilla, Mexico M5.0 126 km
Oct 9, 1995 53 km SSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M4.9 117 km
Feb 9, 2024 25 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico M4.9 61 km
Dec 25, 2009 7 km SSW of La Manzanilla, Mexico M4.8 133 km
Mar 22, 2014 83 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.8 131 km
Oct 29, 2012 52 km W of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 91 km
Oct 9, 1995 18 km SSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.7 126 km
Jan 22, 2013 78 km WNW of Corral del Risco (Punta de Mita), Mexico M4.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 31 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 273 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 114 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 163 km
2021 Olaf Category 1 296 km
2021 Nora Category 1 32 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 107 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 126 km
2018 Willa Category 5 196 km
2016 Newton Category 1 248 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 92 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 251 km
2014 Odile Category 4 260 km
2013 Erick Category 1 158 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 277 km
2012 Bud Category 2 159 km
2011 Jova Category 2 42 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2009 Andres Category 1 220 km
2006 Lane Category 3 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 49 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mascota Volcanic Field (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 61 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 123 km
Isabel, Isla Tuff cone(s) 95 m (312 ft) Unknown 180 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 199 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 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 13.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 13.8 in
September 75°F (24°C) 14.6 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in

El Tuito has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 66°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.6") and April the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in El Tuito

Institution Type Founded Website
Emsad El Refugio De Suchitlan College
Emsad Villa Del Mar College
Modulo El Tuito (Puerto Vallarta) College

Schools in El Tuito

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alfonso García Castillón
Jose Pablo Calvillo
Josefa Ortiz De Dominguez
Josefina Castillo
Vicente Guerrero
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 137
Francisco Villa
Rancho La Hermosura
Zicatan
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Radio Stations near El Tuito

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
MIX 92.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 92.7 FM - XHVAY-FM - Grupo ACIR - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Puerto Vallarta - 91.1 FM - XHPTOJ-FM - Radiópolis - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 91.1 fm, américa AAC+ 56 kbps
W RADIO 90.3 (Puerto Vallarta) - 90.3 FM - XHPVA-FM - GlobalMedia - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 90.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.7 (Puerto Vallarta) - 96.7 FM - XHCCBA-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 2000s, 90s MP3 256 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (Puerto Vallarta) - 89.9 FM - XHCCBB-FM - Álica Medios - Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco 89.9 fm, alica medios MP3 128 kbps
La Patrona FM MP3 128 kbps

Restaurants in El Tuito

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosita

Gas Stations in El Tuito

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex

Airports Near El Tuito

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Vallarta International AirportPVRLarge Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
General Gonzalo Curiel García - Mascota National AirportSmall Airport
La Gloria III AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas AirportSmall Airport
Mayto Ing. Leo Jiménez AirportSmall Airport
San Sebastián AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Banderas 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 Tuito

What is the population of El Tuito?

El Tuito has a population of 3,211 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4,170 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Tuito?

El Tuito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.9 inches.

How is the job market in El Tuito?

The job market in El Tuito is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 103 business establishments in the area.

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