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La Mesa (El Fresnito), Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Mesa (El Fresnito) is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 851. Elevation: 5,669 ft (1,728 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

851 Population 110/sq mi density
5,669 ft Elevation 1,728 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
43.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population851
Density110/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain43.2 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Population851
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Coordinates19.6222°, -103.5166°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation43.2 inches (1,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Mesa (El Fresnito)

La Mesa (El Fresnito) is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 851. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet (1,728 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 27 business establishments.

Income: La Mesa (El Fresnito) vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)27

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

La Mesa (El Fresnito) has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 806 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 10.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 1.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 24.8
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 132.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 179.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 175.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 56.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.5
La Mesa (El Fresnito) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,669 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average57.7°F
7% above Mexico avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates19.6222°N, 103.5166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.21"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

311 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 6, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 96 km
Sep 19, 2022 35 km SSW of Aguililla, Mexico M7.6 143 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 113 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 133 km
Jan 12, 2025 18 km SE of Aquila, Mexico M6.2 126 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 146 km
Oct 12, 1995 13 km SSE of Cuyutlán, Mexico M6.0 105 km
Jan 22, 2003 29 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.9 127 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Sep 20, 2022 20 km S of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.8 142 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 148 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 121 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 140 km
Mar 7, 2000 7 km ENE of Jalipa, Mexico M5.4 90 km
May 9, 1996 13 km SSW of Manzanillo, Mexico M5.3 115 km
Sep 19, 2022 24 km WSW of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.3 131 km
Feb 17, 2003 17 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.3 146 km
Jul 31, 2006 23 km SW of Cerro de Ortega, Mexico M5.3 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: John (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 John Category 1 272 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 165 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 137 km
2021 Rick Category 2 171 km
2021 Nora Category 1 188 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 247 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 138 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 134 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 189 km
2013 Erick Category 1 215 km
2012 Bud Category 3 223 km
2011 Jova Category 3 164 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 130 km
2009 Andres Category 1 192 km
2006 John Category 4 215 km
2006 Lane Category 1 263 km
1996 Alma Category 2 215 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 123 km
1996 Boris Category 1 172 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 146 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 73 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 96 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 100 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 42 km
1973 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 56 138 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 61 km
2022 MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 2 143 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 113 km
1941 MEXICO Earthquake 84 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 16 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 176 km
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 187 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 0.6 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 1.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in Warmest
July 61°F (16°C) 9.2 in Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 7.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 7.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.9 in

La Mesa (El Fresnito) has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 52°F in January to 62°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Venustiano Carranza
Escuela Primaria Rural Federal "18 de Marzo"
Esteban Loera
Jose Clemente Orozco
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Radio Stations near La Mesa (El Fresnito)

16 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Mejor Manzanillo - 96.3 FM - XHECS-FM - Manzanillo, CL 96.3, 96.3 fm MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 95.5 (Colima) - 95.5 FM - XHCMM-FM - 95.5 FM - Luna Medios - Coalcomán, Michoacán 95.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.1 (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
VIDA AZUL 99.5 (Tuxpan) - 99.5 FM - XHTVR-FM - Radiorama - Tuxpan, Veracruz 99.5 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
Radio Moyo (Tecomán) - Online - Tecomán, CL bailable, dance AAC+ 64 kbps
CONEXIÓN 98.1 (Colima) - 98.1 FM - XHIRC-FM - Instituto Colimense de Radio y Televisión - Colima, Colima 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Colima - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Tecomán) - 90.5 FM - XHECO-FM - Radiorama / Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Tecomán, Colima 90.5 fm, banda MP3 96 kbps
Lokura FM Grupera Colima 104.5 FM banda, banda norteña AAC 130 kbps
Latidos FM - Online - www.lunamedios.com - Luna Medios - Colima, Colima colima, colima city MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Colima - 92.5 FM - XHUU-FM - Radio Colima - Colima, CL 92.5, 92.5 fm UNKNOWN 250 kbps
EXA FM 99.7 (Colima) - 99.7 FM - XHCOC-FM - JA Radio - Colima, Colima 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 64 kbps
SUPER (Colima) - 98.9 FM - XHERL-FM - Radiorama - Colima, Colima 98.9 fm, clásicos MP3 96 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxpan) - 93.1 FM - XHCRA-FM - Radiorama Tuxpan - Tuxpan, Veracruz 93.1 fm, américa MP3
+Trónica FM (Sayula) - Online - www.tronica.fm - Sayula, Jalisco américa, club dance MP3 192 kbps

Museums in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa del arte
Casa Taller Literario Juan José Arreola
Museo "Silvestre Vargas"
Museo de Estación
Museo de las Culturas de Occidente Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco

Libraries in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca "Herminio Candelario"0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Valentín Gómez Farías No. 14580.0

Farmers Markets in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Constitución
Mercado Municipal de Cd. Guzmán (Zapotlán El Grande)
Mercado Municipal de Tuxpan Jalisco
Mercado Municipal Zapotiltic

Breweries in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cerveza Colombo

Stadiums & Teams in La Mesa (El Fresnito)

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Airports Near La Mesa (El Fresnito)

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Licenciado Miguel de la Madrid International AirportCLQMedium Airport
Aeródromo El JabalíSmall Airport
Aeródromo ElévateSmall Airport
Aeródromo La Joya BrunSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aerofumigaciones Lopez AirportSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Calderitas AirportSmall Airport
Capitán Piloto Aviador José Covarrubias Pérez AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
Farías AirportSmall Airport
La Raya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Loma Blanca AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez de Gorongoros AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Silva AirportSmall Airport
Zapotiltic - Tuxpan AirportSmall Airport

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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 Mesa (El Fresnito)

What is the population of La Mesa (El Fresnito)?

La Mesa (El Fresnito) has a population of 851 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 7.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Mesa (El Fresnito)?

La Mesa (El Fresnito) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.2 inches.

How is the job market in La Mesa (El Fresnito)?

The job market in La Mesa (El Fresnito) is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 27 business establishments in the area.

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