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Los Cerritos, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Los Cerritos is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 638. Elevation: 5,203 ft (1,586 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

638 Population 473/sq mi density
5,203 ft Elevation 1,586 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
21.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population638
Density473/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain21.1 in/yr
Sunny Days358/yr
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Population638
Population Density473 / sq mi
Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Coordinates20.4793°, -102.7730°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation21.1 inches (535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Cerritos

Los Cerritos is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 638. The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet (1,586 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 20 business establishments.

Income: Los Cerritos vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)20

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Los Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 358 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,203 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above Mexico avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days358 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,203 ft (1,586 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density473/sq mi
Coordinates20.4793°N, 102.7730°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.1"
45% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 16, 2025.

Sep 29, 1992 8 km SSE of Tecalitlán, Mexico M5.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 1 km W of Tonila, Mexico M4.7 141 km
May 30, 2005 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.5 147 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 81 km
Apr 16, 2025 5 km N of La Higuera, Mexico M4.5 130 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 117 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 119 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 68 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 106 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 33 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 104 km
Jun 5, 2005 2 km NNE of Cofradía, Mexico M4.2 140 km
Jul 24, 2000 5 km W of Jiquilpan, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 105 km
Jun 2, 2005 5 km NNW of Cofradía, Mexico M4.1 139 km
May 7, 1998 7 km NNE of Cofradía de Suchitlán, Mexico M4.1 146 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 7 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 149 km
Apr 28, 2003 19 km WSW of Jilotlán de los Dolores, Mexico M4.0 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 4 192 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 251 km
2021 Rick Category 2 215 km
2021 Nora Category 1 274 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 249 km
2015 Patricia Category 5 170 km
2011 Jova Category 2 236 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 253 km
1996 Alma Category 2 279 km
1996 Boris Category 1 207 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 246 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 262 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 206 km
1992 Virgil Category 2 230 km
1987 Eugene Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (128 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 128 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 139 km
Ceboruco Stratovolcano 2,280 m (7,480 ft) 1875 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Los Cerritos has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 61°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.6") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Los Cerritos

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francisco Garcia Salinas
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
Rafael Ramirez
Jose Maria Morelos Y Pavon
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Radio Stations near Los Cerritos

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Catedral de la Música 91.7 FM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Candela (La Barca) - 104.7 FM - XHLB-FM - Cadena RASA - Jamay, Jalisco 104.7 fm, cadena rasa MP3
ARANDAS FM 107.3 (Arandas) - 107.3 FM - XHARDJ-FM - Grupo Radiofónico ZER - Arandas, Jalisco 107.3 fm, américa MP3 40 kbps
LOS 40 MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 98.1 (Zamora) - 98.1 FM - XHPZAM-FM - Grupo Rey - Zamora, Michoacán 98.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Los Cerritos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEO JRF
Museo de Antropología e Historia de Ocotlán

Libraries in Los Cerritos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca de Mezcala0.0
Biblioteca Gonzalez Gallo0.0

Farmers Markets in Los Cerritos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal La Barca

Airports Near Los Cerritos

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guadalajara International AirportGDLLarge Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Paco AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Los Cerritos

What is the population of Los Cerritos?

Los Cerritos has a population of 638 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 473 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Cerritos?

Los Cerritos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 358 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.1 inches.

How is the job market in Los Cerritos?

The job market in Los Cerritos is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 20 business establishments in the area.

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