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Galvanes, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Galvanes is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 715. Elevation: 6,119 ft (1,865 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

715 Population 4/sq mi density
6,119 ft Elevation 1,865 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
16.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population715
Density4/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain16.6 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation6,119 ft (1,865 m)
Population715
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation6,119 ft (1,865 m)
Coordinates20.6494°, -100.7101°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation16.6 inches (421 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Galvanes

Galvanes is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 715. The city sits at an elevation of 6,119 feet (1,865 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 16.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments.

Income: Galvanes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Galvanes 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 356 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 16.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,119 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,119 ft (1,865 m)
Area206.6 sq mi (535.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates20.6494°N, 100.7101°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.6"
56% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 5, 2022.

Apr 5, 2022 17 km NNW of Tuzantla, Mexico M4.5 146 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 75 km
Mar 15, 1998 2 km NE of Macutzio, Mexico M4.2 132 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 132 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 122 km
Mar 2, 2008 1 km NNW of Camémbaro, Mexico M3.9 138 km
Jul 21, 2007 1 km W of Valle Verde, Mexico M3.9 136 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 96 km
Oct 7, 1999 4 km SSE of Queréndaro, Mexico M3.8 99 km
May 28, 2008 2 km NE of Rincón de Curungueo, Mexico M3.7 134 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 70 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 103 km
Feb 6, 2008 1 km NW of Concepción la Venta, Mexico M3.7 120 km
Jan 9, 2001 2 km NE of Macho de Agua, Mexico M3.7 142 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 147 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 132 km
Feb 14, 2000 5 km SSW of San Antonio Solís, Mexico M3.4 100 km
Sep 19, 1999 5 km NNW of Tasquillo, Mexico M3.4 143 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 128 km
Mar 29, 1998 1 km E of San Juan Daxthi, Mexico M3.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Rick (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rick Category 2 282 km
1996 Boris Category 1 267 km
1993 Gert Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 140 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 147 km
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Galvanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 58°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Galvanes

21 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA 92.9 (Salvatierra) - 92.9 FM - XHFAC-FM - Radiorama Bajío - Salvatierra, Guanajuato 92.9 fm, entretenimiento MP3
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
STEREO CRISTAL 96.7 (Celaya) - 96.7 FM - XHY-FM - Grupo Radar - Celaya, Guanajuato 96.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
MATCH 97.9 (Querétaro) - 97.9 FM - XHQTO-FM - Grupo ACIR - Querétaro, Querétaro 97.9 fm, acir AAC+ 48 kbps
YEAH FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 2000s, 80s AAC
EL Y ELLA 103.7 (Celaya) - 103.7 FM - XHCEL-FM - Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 103.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
Love - 90.1 FM [Chihuahua, Chihuahua] music, news MP3 96 kbps
radio alegria moroleon MP3 96 kbps
EXA FM 89.9 (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, américa AAC
La Jefa 98.7 FM folk AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Querétaro queretaro AAC 98 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Querétaro) - 88.7 FM - XHJX-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Querétaro, QT 88.7, 88.7 fm AAC
La Jefa (Querétaro) - 98.7 FM - XHMQ-FM - Respuesta Radiofónica - Querétaro, QR 98.7, 98.7 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, Querétaro 1310 am, 1980's MP3 128 kbps
W Radio Querétaro - 1310 AM - XEQRMD-AM - GlobalMedia - Querétaro, QT 1310, 1310 am MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 104.5 (Celaya) - 104.5 FM - XHZN-FM - TVR Comunicaciones - Celaya, Guanajuato 104.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
Stereo Cristal (Querétaro) - 101.1 FM - XHJHS-FM - Grupo Radar / Corporación Bajío Comunicaciones - Querétaro, Querétaro 101.1 fm, corporación bajío comunicaciones AAC+ 64 kbps
RADAR 107.5 (Querétaro) - 107.5 FM - XHQRO-FM - Grupo Radar - Querétaro, Querétaro 107.5 fm, contemporary hits radio AAC+ 64 kbps
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
ARROBA FM 99.5 (Celaya) - 99.5 FM - XHAF-FM - Radiorama Celaya - Celaya, Guanajuato MP3

Museums in Galvanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Mumeia
Museo Arqueologico Dr German
Museo de Arte Octavio Ocampo
Museo de Celaya Historia Regional
Museo Imaginate la Bola
Prehispanic Astronomy Museum

Libraries in Galvanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Plaza0.0
Biblioteca Miguel de Cervantes0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Galvanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anexo Mercado
Galerias Celaya
Galerias Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 12 de Octubre Celaya
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado 5 de Febrero
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado Cañitos
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado el Dorado
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado Morelos
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Viejo
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza del Quinto Sol
Plaza Dorada
Plaza Magnolia
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los lunes
Tianguis de los Lunes
Tianguis de los Martes
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos
Tianguis Domingos

Breweries in Galvanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Modelorama San Jorge
Modelorama San Jorge
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Plaza el Angel
Six Tecate
Six Tecate

Stadiums & Teams in Galvanes

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Galvanes

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de Campo CortésSmall Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de AllendeSmall Airport
Aeródromo del Rancho Medio SitioSmall Airport
Aeródromo El JagueySmall Airport
Aeródromo La RocaSmall Airport
Aeródromo SofíaSmall Airport
Estación Aérea Nº6 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Campo Militar 16-A Irapuato)Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade AirportSmall Airport
La Begoña AirportSmall Airport
Quinta Palos AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Galvanes

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Reabilitación Celaya A.C.
Centro de rehabilitación

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 Galvanes

What is the population of Galvanes?

Galvanes has a population of 715 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 206.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Galvanes?

Galvanes 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 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.6 inches.

How is the job market in Galvanes?

The job market in Galvanes is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area.

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