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El Volantín, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

El Volantín is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 502. Elevation: 6,060 ft (1,847 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

502 Population 866/sq mi density
6,060 ft Elevation 1,847 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
33.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population502
Density866/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation6,060 ft (1,847 m)
Population502
Population Density866 / sq mi
Elevation6,060 ft (1,847 m)
Coordinates20.0552°, -103.1049°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation33.8 inches (858 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Volantín

El Volantín is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 502. The city sits at an elevation of 6,060 feet (1,847 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 59°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: El Volantín vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

El Volantín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,060 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above Mexico avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,060 ft (1,847 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density866/sq mi
Coordinates20.0552°N, 103.1049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 75 km
Aug 15, 1999 27 km WSW of Los Olivos, Mexico M5.3 106 km
May 11, 2021 8 km ENE of Aguililla, Mexico M5.0 150 km
Apr 11, 2021 15 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.7 147 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 82 km
Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 133 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 72 km
May 3, 1992 17 km SSW of Loma de los Hoyos, Mexico M4.5 143 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 88 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 88 km
Aug 11, 1990 20 km SE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.5 127 km
Aug 31, 2015 13 km N of Venustiano Carranza, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Jun 24, 1994 10 km NW of Pueblo Juárez (La Magdalena), Mexico M4.4 132 km
Feb 7, 1998 2 km SW of Bonifacio Moreno (El Aguaje), Mexico M4.4 127 km
Jul 20, 2008 17 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.4 145 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 102 km
Apr 29, 2017 11 km SW of Minatitlán, Mexico M4.3 138 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 83 km
Apr 14, 2005 21 km SSE of Los Tepames, Mexico M4.3 135 km
Apr 28, 1992 11 km W of Aguililla, Mexico M4.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 172 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 194 km
2021 Rick Category 2 183 km
2021 Nora Category 1 231 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 196 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 144 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 253 km
2013 Erick Category 1 280 km
2012 Bud Category 2 282 km
2011 Jova Category 2 198 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 195 km
2009 Andres Category 1 256 km
2006 John Category 3 280 km
1996 Alma Category 2 240 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 188 km
1996 Boris Category 1 178 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 210 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 149 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 173 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 2,000 138 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 98 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 81 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 143 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 188 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in Driest
April 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in

El Volantín has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 59°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.2").

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Schools in El Volantín

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Corregidora
Filomeno Mata
Vicente Guerrero
Victoria Gil Cruz
20 De Noviembre
Casimiro Castillo
Churintzio
El Zapote
La Sabinilla
Madero
Rosa Amarilla
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Radio Stations near El Volantín

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 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
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in El Volantín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Estacion del Ferrocarril

Libraries in El Volantín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in El Volantín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de San José
Mercado Publico

Stadiums & Teams in El Volantín

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Airports Near El Volantín

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan 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 Volantín

What is the population of El Volantín?

El Volantín has a population of 502 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 866 people per square mile, spread across 0.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Volantín?

El Volantín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 59°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.8 inches.

How is the job market in El Volantín?

The job market in El Volantín is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.2% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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