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Lo Arado, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Lo Arado is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 3,617. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

3,617 Population 14/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population3,617
Density14/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain62.1 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population3,617
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates19.6214°, -104.5344°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation62.1 inches (1,576 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lo Arado

Lo Arado is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 3,617. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 116 business establishments.

Income: Lo Arado vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)116

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Lo Arado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area260.6 sq mi (674.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.6214°N, 104.5344°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
63% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.63"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Oct 9, 1995 1995 Colima-Jalisco, Mexico Earthquake M8.0 72 km
Jan 22, 2003 16 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M7.6 105 km
Dec 11, 1995 73 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M6.4 125 km
May 20, 2001 33 km SW of El Colomo, Mexico M6.3 90 km
Apr 29, 2001 45 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M6.2 99 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 91 km
Sep 8, 2023 5 km NNW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 51 km
Dec 11, 1995 95 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.8 145 km
Feb 9, 2018 30 km S of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.8 78 km
Oct 6, 1995 23 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.8 84 km
Feb 28, 2005 44 km SSW of El Naranjo, Mexico M5.6 96 km
Sep 8, 2023 12 km W of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.6 64 km
Feb 20, 2013 13 km W of La Placita de Morelos, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Jan 10, 2020 101 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.6 149 km
May 8, 2001 18 km SSW of Cuyutlán, Mexico M5.5 102 km
Oct 18, 1995 16 km S of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.5 64 km
Jan 22, 2003 42 km SSW of El Colomo, Mexico M5.5 99 km
Jun 7, 2016 95 km SW of Barra de Navidad, Mexico M5.5 143 km
Feb 12, 2015 68 km WSW of José María Morelos, Mexico M5.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Flossie (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Flossie Category 3 286 km
2025 Barbara Category 1 285 km
2023 Lidia Category 4 114 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 162 km
2022 Roslyn Category 4 218 km
2022 Orlene Category 4 251 km
2021 Rick Category 2 261 km
2021 Nora Category 1 83 km
2021 Enrique Category 1 145 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 45 km
2018 Willa Category 5 280 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 38 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 158 km
2014 Odile Category 4 275 km
2013 Erick Category 1 148 km
2013 Dalila Category 1 286 km
2012 Bud Category 3 129 km
2011 Jova Category 3 59 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 92 km
2009 Andres Category 1 139 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 85 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 11.0 m 50 72 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 75 45 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 10.0 m 400 65 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 1.1 m 109 km
1932 CENTRAL MEXICO Earthquake 1.0 m 112 km
2003 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.6 m 29 105 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 64 km
1900 MEXICO Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Colima (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 97 km
Mascota Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 2,560 m (8,399 ft) Unknown 115 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
April 76°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in
September 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in

Lo Arado has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.6") and April the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Lo Arado

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agustin Melgar
Francisco Ma�Rquez
Hermenegildo Galeana
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Escuela Secundaria Tecnica 138
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Radio Stations near Lo Arado

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FIESTA MEXICANA (Autlán) - 90.9 FM - XHANV-FM - Promosat de México - Autlán, Jalisco 90.9 fm, américa MP3
LUPE 560 (Manzanillo) - 560 AM - XEMZA-AM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Manzanillo, Colima 100.1 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
RADIO UNIVERSIDAD DE GDL 102.3 (Autlán) - 102.3 FM - XHANU-FM - Universidad de Guadalajara - Autlán, Jalisco 102.3 fm, américa MP3
RADIO COSTA 103.9 (Autlán) - 103.9 FM / 780 AM - XHLD-FM / XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps
RADIO COSTA 780 (Autlán) - 780 AM - XELD-AM - Autlán, Jalisco 103.9 fm, 780 am MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Lo Arado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Antonio Alatorre0.0

Farmers Markets in Lo Arado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal Fulgencio Zamora
Nicolás Bravo

Stadiums & Teams in Lo Arado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lo Arado

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Playa de Oro International AirportZLOMedium Airport
Aeródromo ChavarínSmall Airport
Aeródromo La TigreraSmall Airport
Aeródromo MarabascoSmall Airport
Agricola La Tuxcana AirportSmall Airport
Autlán AirportSmall Airport
Barra de Navidad AirportSmall Airport
Chamela AirportSmall Airport
Costalegre AirportSmall Airport
Cuautla AirportSmall Airport
Cuixmala AirportSmall Airport
El Petacal AirportSmall Airport
La Colonia AirportSmall Airport
Las Alamandas AirportSmall Airport
San Gabriel AirportSmall Airport
Trinidad Ramos Valdez 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 Lo Arado

What is the population of Lo Arado?

Lo Arado has a population of 3,617 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 260.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lo Arado?

Lo Arado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.1 inches.

How is the job market in Lo Arado?

The job market in Lo Arado is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 116 business establishments in the area.

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