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Misión de Chichimecas, Mexico

Guanajuato · Mexico

Misión de Chichimecas is a small city in Guanajuato, Mexico with a population of 6,716. Elevation: 6,827 ft (2,081 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,716 Population 7/sq mi density
6,827 ft Elevation 2,081 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
17.8 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population6,716
Density7/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.7%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain17.8 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Population6,716
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Coordinates21.2850°, -100.4866°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuanajuato
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation17.8 inches (452 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Misión de Chichimecas

Misión de Chichimecas is a small city in Mexico (Guanajuato) with a population of 6,716. The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet (2,081 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 215 business establishments.

Income: Misión de Chichimecas vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)215

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Misión de Chichimecas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Mexico avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Area998.3 sq mi (2,585.5 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates21.2850°N, 100.4866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.8"
53% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.58"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 27, 2011.

Jan 15, 2007 San Luis Potosi-Queretaro-Guanajuato border region, Mexico M4.3 117 km
Apr 30, 2006 5 km SSE of San Diego de Alcalá, Mexico M4.2 149 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km NE of Purísima de Arista, Mexico M4.2 107 km
May 22, 2001 13 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.1 135 km
Jun 25, 2011 6 km N of Landa de Matamoros, Mexico M4.1 122 km
Jul 25, 2002 13 km SW of Agua Zarca, Mexico M4.1 137 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km ESE of Santa Catarina, Mexico M4.1 119 km
Jan 16, 2007 1 km SSW of Lagunillas, Mexico M4.1 101 km
Mar 26, 2011 15 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Jan 25, 2008 12 km ESE of Rayón, Mexico M4.0 114 km
Jun 27, 2011 17 km WSW of Tamápatz, Mexico M4.0 133 km
Oct 11, 1990 8 km NW of Pinal de Amoles, Mexico M4.0 83 km
Jun 27, 2006 4 km ENE of Cuerámaro, Mexico M3.9 139 km
Mar 11, 1998 12 km E of Concá, Mexico M3.7 102 km
Jan 29, 1998 3 km ENE of Laguna de Vaquerías, Mexico M3.7 109 km
Apr 8, 1998 9 km NNW of Jacala, Mexico M3.7 131 km
May 26, 2000 17 km W of Jacala, Mexico M3.6 121 km
May 15, 2000 9 km NW of Caltimacan, Mexico M3.5 133 km
Mar 24, 1999 15 km SSW of Jacala, Mexico M3.5 138 km
Jun 26, 2000 9 km ENE of Bella Vista del Río, Mexico M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Dolly (1996).

Year Name Category Closest
1996 Dolly Category 1 291 km
1993 Gert Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 65°F (19°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in Warmest
June 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Wettest
August 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in

Misión de Chichimecas has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.6") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Misión de Chichimecas

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Doctor Alfonso Caso - - - -
Telesecundaria Num 1119 - - - -
Bachillerato SABES Misión de Chichimecas - - - -
Preescolar Valentin Gomez Farias - - - -
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Radio Stations near Misión de Chichimecas

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO LOBO 88.3 (San José Iturbide) - 88.3 FM - XHSJI-FM - Grupo Radar - San José Iturbide, Guanajuato 88.3 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Cuenca de la Independencia derechos humanos, indigenous MP3
W RADIO 90.1 (San José Iturbide) - 90.1 FM - XHPSJI-FM - GlobalMedia - San Jose Iturbide, Guanajuato 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
620 - MP3

Libraries in Misión de Chichimecas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Carmen Serdán0.0

Farmers Markets in Misión de Chichimecas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Hidalgo
Mercado Juárez

Bus Stations in Misión de Chichimecas

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ruta 4 azul

Breweries in Misión de Chichimecas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervezas Modelo en San Luis de la Paz

Stadiums & Teams in Misión de Chichimecas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Misión de Chichimecas

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Querétaro Intercontinental AirportQROLarge Airport
Captain Rogelio Castillo National AirportCYWMedium Airport
Aeródromo de San Miguel de Allende-Small Airport
Aeródromo El Jaguey-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Roca-Small Airport
Cadereyta Airport-Small Airport
Campo Ríoverde National Airport-Small Airport
Isaac Castro Sahade Airport-Small Airport
La Begoña Airport-Small Airport
Rancho El Jaralito-Small Airport
Rancho Santa Rosa Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Misión de Chichimecas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Templo de Beato Fray Eliás del Socorro Nieves

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 Misión de Chichimecas

What is the population of Misión de Chichimecas?

Misión de Chichimecas has a population of 6,716 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 998.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Misión de Chichimecas?

Misión de Chichimecas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.8 inches.

How is the job market in Misión de Chichimecas?

The job market in Misión de Chichimecas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 215 business establishments in the area.

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