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Mezquite Grande, Mexico

Jalisco · Mexico

Mezquite Grande is a small town in Jalisco, Mexico with a population of 535. Elevation: 5,171 ft (1,576 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

535 Population 3/sq mi density
5,171 ft Elevation 1,576 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
17.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population535
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain17.7 in/yr
Sunny Days356/yr
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Population535
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Coordinates20.3616°, -102.2064°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceJalisco
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation17.7 inches (450 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mezquite Grande

Mezquite Grande is a small town in Mexico (Jalisco) with a population of 535. The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet (1,576 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Mezquite Grande vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Mezquite Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 356 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 17.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,171 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days356 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,171 ft (1,576 m)
Area196.8 sq mi (509.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates20.3616°N, 102.2064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.7"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.27"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 15, 2023.

May 22, 2025 2 km WSW of Nueva Italia de Ruiz, Mexico M4.8 150 km
May 11, 2016 3 km SE of Nextipac, Mexico M4.5 141 km
Mar 15, 2023 2 km SSE of Santa Ana Zirosto, Mexico M4.4 94 km
Aug 28, 1991 14 km NNW of Tazumbo, Mexico M4.3 119 km
Oct 13, 2003 9 km NE of Villa Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.2 77 km
Mar 15, 2023 4 km NW of San Francisco Peribán, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Apr 2, 2011 Michoacan, Mexico M4.2 130 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 149 km
May 18, 2012 1 km NNW of San Cristóbal Zapotitlán, Mexico M4.2 123 km
Dec 12, 2001 0 km NNE of San Vicente, Mexico M4.2 134 km
Feb 20, 2005 5 km S of Pomacuarán, Mexico M4.1 88 km
Jul 8, 2004 4 km WNW of San Martín de Zula, Mexico M4.1 59 km
Sep 4, 2002 2 km SSW of Zipiajo, Mexico M4.1 94 km
Jan 28, 2011 3 km SSE of Lombardía, Mexico M4.1 138 km
Mar 8, 2007 6 km E of Apatzingán, Mexico M4.1 142 km
Mar 15, 2023 Michoacan, Mexico M4.1 89 km
May 19, 2006 4 km NNW of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Mexico M4.0 141 km
Nov 19, 2000 6 km N of Uruapan, Mexico M4.0 101 km
Apr 7, 2003 7 km WSW of Tocumbo, Mexico M4.0 87 km
Jun 17, 2004 1 km NE of Acatlán de Juárez, Mexico M3.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lidia (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lidia Category 2 252 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 269 km
2021 Rick Category 2 196 km
2019 Lorena Category 1 296 km
2015 Patricia Category 4 229 km
2011 Beatriz Category 1 280 km
2011 Jova Category 1 293 km
1996 Alma Category 2 263 km
1996 Boris Category 1 185 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 273 km
1992 Virgil Category 3 251 km
1992 Winifred Category 3 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Michoacan-Guanajuato (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Michoacan-Guanajuato Pyroclastic cone(s) 3,860 m (12,664 ft) 1952 74 km
Colima Stratovolcano(es) 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 2019 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
July 69°F (21°C) 8.3 in Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.8 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in

Mezquite Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 60°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Mezquite Grande

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francisco I Madero
Guadalupe Victoria
Juan A�Lvarez
Manuel Acu�a
Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
24 De Febrero
Filiberto Vargas Tentory
Manuel M Cerna
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Radio Stations near Mezquite Grande

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

Libraries in Mezquite Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
biblioteca el carmen0.0
Biblioteca Publica El Carmen0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal "José Hernández Moreno"0.0
Biblioteca UNIVA0.0
José Ma. Morelos y Pavón0.0

Farmers Markets in Mezquite Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Las Cuatro Esquinas
Mercado Municipal "Gildardo Magaña"

Stadiums & Teams in Mezquite Grande

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Airports Near Mezquite Grande

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Guanajuato International AirportBJXLarge Airport
Aeródromo El TepozánSmall Airport
El Loreto AirportSmall Airport
Jaujilla - Zacapu Municipal AirportSmall Airport
La Piedad AirportSmall Airport
Los Cerritos AirportSmall Airport
Los Gonzalez AirportSmall Airport
Ocotlán AirportSmall Airport
Pajacuaran AirportSmall Airport
Tepatitlan Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Zamora AirportZMMSmall 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 Mezquite Grande

What is the population of Mezquite Grande?

Mezquite Grande has a population of 535 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 196.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mezquite Grande?

Mezquite Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.7 inches.

How is the job market in Mezquite Grande?

The job market in Mezquite Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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