La Luz de la Esquina, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

La Luz de la Esquina is a small town in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 659. Elevation: 6,870 ft (2,094 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

659 Population 1/sq mi density
6,870 ft Elevation 2,094 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population659
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.7 in/yr
Elevation6,870 ft (2,094 m)
Population659
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation6,870 ft (2,094 m)
Coordinates21.1425°, -100.4961°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation14.7 inches (374 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Luz de la Esquina

La Luz de la Esquina is a small town in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 659. The city sits at an elevation of 6,870 feet (2,094 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

La Luz de la Esquina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,870 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above Mexico avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation6,870 ft (2,094 m)
Area998.3 sq mi (2,585.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates21.1425°N, 100.4961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.7"
61% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.98"
Driest Month (Nov) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 127 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 133 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 110 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 123 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 140 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 126 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 108 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 138 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 124 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 84 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 131 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 107 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 130 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 95 km
Jun 4, 2000 0 km ESE of Tepetongo, Mexico M3.7 143 km
Apr 18, 2001 3 km NNE of Orizabita, Mexico M3.6 147 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 119 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 1 299 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 294 km
1993 Gert Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (194 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 194 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Coldest

La Luz de la Esquina has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in December to 69°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and November the driest (0.3").

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Radio Stations near La Luz de la Esquina

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
620 - MP3

Museums in La Luz de la Esquina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
casa cuesta mascaras
Casa del Mayorazgo de la Canal
Museo Casa de Allende
Museo de sitio
Museo la Esquina
Other Face of Mexico Gallery

Libraries in La Luz de la Esquina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública A.C.0.0
Biblioteca Pública Carmen Serdán0.0
Municipal Public Library Ignacio Ramírez0.0

Farmers Markets in La Luz de la Esquina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Ignacio Ramírez
Mercado Juárez
Nuevo Mercado Municipal
Tianguis Martes & Domingos

Breweries in La Luz de la Esquina

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Modelo en San Luis de la Paz

Stadiums & Teams in La Luz de la Esquina

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Luz de la Esquina

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Quinta Palos Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in La Luz de la Esquina

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación Integral de San Miguel de Allende

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 La Luz de la Esquina

What is the population of La Luz de la Esquina?

La Luz de la Esquina has a population of 659 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 998.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Luz de la Esquina?

La Luz de la Esquina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 14.7 inches.

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