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La Quemada, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

La Quemada is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 1,238. Elevation: 4,610 ft (1,405 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

1,238 Population 1,608/sq mi density
4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,238
Density1,608/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.9%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Population1,238
Population Density1,608 / sq mi
Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Coordinates20.9720°, -104.0483°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Quemada

La Quemada is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 1,238. The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet (1,405 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 40 business establishments.

Income: La Quemada vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)40

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

La Quemada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,608/sq mi
Coordinates20.9720°N, 104.0483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 9, 2020.

Mar 5, 1998 12 km ESE of Guachinango, Mexico M4.6 55 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 62 km
Jul 4, 2008 8 km E of El Jicote, Mexico M4.4 128 km
Oct 28, 1998 4 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M4.4 98 km
Mar 5, 2009 0 km WSW of San Francisco, Mexico M4.2 143 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 107 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 144 km
May 29, 2000 9 km NW of Purificación, Mexico M4.2 148 km
Jun 15, 2013 4 km SE of Rincón de Guayabitos, Mexico M4.2 124 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 147 km
Jul 5, 2015 5 km WSW of Zapotán, Mexico M4.1 90 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Atonalisco, Mexico M4.0 110 km
Aug 24, 2001 11 km E of Yago, Mexico M4.0 135 km
Oct 29, 1998 19 km NNE of Santiago de Pochotitán, Mexico M3.9 105 km
Mar 14, 2004 8 km WSW of Soyatlán del Oro, Mexico M3.9 83 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 77 km
Jul 6, 2004 4 km E of Otatlán, Mexico M3.8 146 km
Mar 14, 2004 10 km ESE of Mixtlán, Mexico M3.6 70 km
Mar 9, 2020 1 km NW of Guadalajara, Mexico M3.3 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 65 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 288 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 191 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 276 km
2021 Nora Category 1 147 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 254 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 202 km
2018 Willa Category 3 264 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 64 km
2013 Erick Category 1 297 km
2012 Bud Category 1 276 km
2011 Jova Category 2 139 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 244 km
2009 Andres Category 1 297 km
2006 Lane Category 3 246 km
2006 John Category 3 271 km
2002 Kenna Category 4 162 km
1998 Madeline Category 1 255 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 238 km
1994 Rosa Category 2 256 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 147 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ceboruco (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 51 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 90 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in Warmest
July 72°F (22°C) 9.4 in Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in

La Quemada has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 62°F in January to 75°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 35.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in La Quemada

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hidalgo
Jose Ma Morelos Y Pavon
Justo Sierra
Ni�os Heroes
Primitivo Avila Leal
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Radio Stations near La Quemada

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA 105.5 (Ameca) - 105.5 FM - XHUGA-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Ameca, Jalisco 105.5 fm, ameca MP3
VALLES DIGITAL RADIO 1210 (El Arenal) - 1210 AM - XECSAC-AM - El Arenal, Jalisco 1210 am, am MP3 64 kbps

Museums in La Quemada

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Casa de la Cultura "David Alfaro Siqueiros"
Herbario Municipal de Plantas Medicinales “Dr. David Rodríguez”
Museum Los Abuelos
National Museum of the Tequila

Farmers Markets in La Quemada

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado
Mercado Municipal

Gas Stations in La Quemada

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

Breweries in La Quemada

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa Sauza

Stadiums & Teams in La Quemada

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Airports Near La Quemada

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
Amatlan de Jora AirportSmall Airport
Apozolco AirportSmall Airport
Cap. Jorge García Lopez AirportSmall Airport
El Trapiche AirportSmall Airport
Higuera Gorda AirportSmall Airport
Huajimic AirportSmall Airport
La Ciruelilla AirstripSmall Airport
La Manga AirstripSmall Airport
La Pochoteca AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca Puerto Aereo AirportSmall Airport
Mecatillo AirportSmall Airport
Pacana AirportSmall Airport
Popota AirstripSmall Airport
Puente de Camotlán AirstripSmall Airport
San Juan Ixtapalapa AirportSmall Airport
San Martin De Bolaños AirportSmall Airport
San Martín de Bolaños AirstripSmall Airport
Vientos de la Vega AirportSmall Airport
Zapopan Air Force BaseSmall 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 La Quemada

What is the population of La Quemada?

La Quemada has a population of 1,238 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1,608 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Quemada?

La Quemada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

How is the job market in La Quemada?

The job market in La Quemada is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 40 business establishments in the area.

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